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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.....
kt_88

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kt_88 OP
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Never mind I figured it out myself. The 6NC3 is a Russian tube that can be used as a 6L6. Except the " N " is actually a letter/symbol in the Russian language that we don't have on our keybaord.

In case anyone has bothered to read this thread. Now you know.......
kt_88 OP
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Creeper,

You beat me too those tubes! Let me know what you think of them.
kt_88 OP
242 posts
 
yup it helps a ton, thanks
kt_88 OP
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BTW, ( by the way ) Has anyone heard of a tube called a 6N3C? I have hear is a repalcement for the 6L6.
kt_88 OP
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Creeper,

Hmmmm, I bought some Sylviania 6L6's ( for sale BTW ) I found them to be slightly better in the mids. But defintiely lacked the bass. I guess from your experince it won't be worth my trouble to find the Russian 6n3c's. I am a big fan of the el34's, but as my handle implies I also like the kt88. Try the Sovtek kt88, it has a bit of the 34 sweetness, and a ton more bass.
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