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BAT NOS Super Tubes

Has anyone with BAT equipment compared the 6H30-S BAT NOS Super Tubes to the standard 6H30-N new production tubes? The BAT NOS tubes cost $300 (these tubes are no longer made hence the price) a pop, maybe more now, and I am wondering how these tubes effect sound in comparison to the standard 6H30 production tubes. Thanks
bostonbean

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madfloyd
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Rtn1, do you mean 16 of these?

http://www.musicdirect.com/product/80819
madfloyd
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Thanks, Rtn1, I just ordered 8 of them (to start) from Elusive Disc. Btw, I received my NOS tubes today (from Eugene).
madfloyd
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Tried them last night - all 4 pairs. Lots of harmonics flying around the room. :-)

I agree that it might be a bit much with 4 pairs. So much sparkle on piano notes that it obscures the base texture of the instrument. Sonic candy if you will.

I will try tonight with less pairs (and some tube dampers which I just received from Elusive Disc).

I have no issues with bass with the REX; I think it's one of its strengths. Great preamp.
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