Chinese tubes have good gain but they last about as long as a firecracker. try the new sovtek lps (long plate, spiral filament). Kevin Deal at upscale Audio has some very nice NOS.
Is anyone making a great input tube now?
We really are all tired I'm sure, of paying ridiculous prices for NOS Telefunken, Mullard, Amperex etc.We have read claims by Soviet and Chinese manufacturers to the effect that the sound of current production has equalled or exceeded past industry giants. Has anyone come across any truth to this?