The sound you get, will ultimately be determined, by the circuit, the tubes, are placed in. The American 6L6's, were so good, ie; rugged, reliable, powerful, that Mullard had to invent, a tube, to compete(the EL34) The best, is generally considered, the TungSol 5881/6L6WGB. They can be had, for around $40 each. But GE, RCA, and Sylvania, made 6L6GC's, that sound very good also. They are not as powerful, as EL34's, so your speakers, could greatly affect the sonics, as far as efficiency. They tend to be sweeter, with richer mids.
6L6 tube?
I have never listened to this tube in equipment, but I'm curious. I have experince with kt88, 6550, and el34. Can anyone tell what the 6l6 sounds like compared to these? Bass, mids, etc. Also what brand would you suggest buying ( preferably under $40 each ) in both nos, and current tubes?
thanks in advance.....
thanks in advance.....