What's the best 6NS7 tube you have tried in your Atma-Sphere MP-3 preamp?


Which 6SN7 tubes have you tried and which one was your favorite?

Also, what's the best place to buy it?  Best service and best price?

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Showing 1 response by dogearedaudio

I haven’t heard any of the Chinese tubes recommended by Don Sachs, though I’m tempted now. ;-) My go-to 6SN7’s for both my Williamson amps and my Aikido preamp, are:

1) GE 6SN7GTA or B. Well-made, non-microphonic, consistent. Open, textured sound. Can be had new or test-like-new for around $50.

2) Sylvania 6SN7WGT, with parallel (not angled) plates. Beautiful midrange. Around $75-100 each now, but people pay a lot more than that for new boutique varieties.

I currently use the GE’s in the amps, as they are a bit more neutral, and the Sylvanias in the preamp. It’s a nice combination.