Linlai E 6sn7 tubes

Thanks, @danmar123, I appreciate your response!

It would be interesting to hear any other feedback on the Linlai Global Es - especially comparisons with other tubes - and perhaps including thoughts on the bass region.

Thanks, @lowrider57!  Please let us know if you hear back. 

This may make sense based on the info from @pindac on the last page. The Linlai Global website includes the following phrase describing the Global series:

...without exaggerating the ultra high frequencies (much of Asian music does focus more ultra high’s and Asian audiophiles are accustomed to such a type of sound).

This seems to hint that the Chinese domestic version could have a brighter tonality.

Great thread.  Has anyone compared the Linlai Elite E-6SN7 to Grant Fidelity's Treasure Globe 6SN7-SE??  These are the top two 6SN7 tubes Grant Fidelity offers and it would be great to hear any experiences comparing the two.  I think I saw this question asked earlier in the thread but couldn't see anyone chiming in with opinions - apologies if I missed it.

@danmar123, apologies, I'm not sure which post you mean.

I tried both the Linlai E-6sn7 and their less expensive Global Hi-Fi 6sn7 in my amps. I prefer the sound of the Global Hi-Fi version.
The bass is better on that one and the overall tonal balance seemed to be more neutral. The E-6sn7's seemed to accentuate the hi frequency spectrum at the expense of bass (the difference in sound of these tubes can be used to tune your system).

Can anyone comment on this?  With all the reviews I've seen on the Global Elite E version, this is the first I've read where it may "accentuate the hi frequency spectrum at the expense of bass". 

Also, has anyone tried the HiFi version or heard any other comparisons or comments about them?  I was getting close to ordering a pair of the Global Es, but low-mids and bass are very important to me so this stopped me in my tracks.

Thoughts anyone?

@danmar123, thanks very much for reporting back. Can you describe any specific characteristics regarding the Linlai Globals in comparison to your other tubes? I realize everyone’s system and ears are different, but it may be helpful to know what about the Linlais weren’t working for you – ie did they have a bit less low mids or didn’t have enough depth vs your Ken Rads, etc.?