Tube swapping question...

On a tube amp I have on the site it states....

Tube: 6N8S (analogue 6SN7) (not hybrid)
and
Rectifier: 6C5S (analogue 6X5GT)

Does anyone know if this means that it is safe to use 6SN7 tubes and 6X5GT as replacements? The company is not able to respond super fast these days, they're in Ukraine.

patswalker04-26-2022 3:11pm

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jjss49 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,612 posts 04-26-2022 at 04:12pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete yes
atmasphere Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 11,800 posts 04-26-2022 at 04:12pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @patswalker The 6SN7 is plug and play, no worries, as is the 6X5. If you have the Sovtek 6N8S tubes in stalled (made in the Reflector plant) you may find that almost any 6SN7 made sounds better; its arguably the worst one around IMO.