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Jan GE 6cG7 what other tube recommendations

Hi all,

I want to replace my Ei 6cg7 in my pre amp. What are the Jan GE 6cg7 like soundwise as I could get a pair. What others do you recommend? What are the RCA clear tops or grey plates like?
what place do you recommend to purchase them - I live in Australia
Any assistance would be appreciated.

Cheers

Steve.
stephennic
detredwings
162 posts
 
I have never used the EI so I can't give comparisons to those. But I have the GE, Sylvania, RCA clear tops and chrome tops. Actually all sound very good to me. I think the RCA chrome tops are my favorite.
I bought mine on ebay.
stephennic OP
13 posts
 
Hi Detredwings,

Is Jan GE the same brand as Amperex.
Cheers
Steve.
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atmasphere
11,633 posts
 
I would not worry about it too much. All of the vintage 6CG7s are excellent tubes :)
detredwings
162 posts
 
I did read somewhere about the Amperex being a re-branded GE or Sylvania but I am by no means an authority on the subject. As Atmashere said all the vintage 6CG7 tubes are good.
I just like the sound of this tube. It's basically a miniature 6SN7. If your going to keep your preamp it is worth getting some tubes to try.
Just a note. If you are able to change the heater voltage from 6.3 to 8 volts. You can use the 8cg7. They are the same tube with a different heater voltage and you can get them cheap.
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