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which 6sn7 gives the most air??

guys I have the triangle arts amps that came with the NOS rca 6sn7 which sound good BUT would like a little more air to the top end- what is the best ones out there- i have read about the Popes but mostly with cary preamps- any thoughts would be appreciated- thks
bopper
wolf_garcia
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If the tubes have too much "air" they can cause a light draftyness in the listening area that will provoke old people into donning sweaters.
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geoffkait
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That’s what the getter is for. When the tube runs out of air the getter goes and gets more air.
bopper OP
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ok  found a couple of matched sets of the 1952 sylvania bad boys ( real ones) to try should be here by early next week -
snopro
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Bopper,
Make sure they have three holes in their plates to be real . Sylvania made 1952 6SN7GT tubes with two holes in the plates, but they are not bad boys
bopper OP
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thks- Yes they are the 3 hole ones-I may pick up a set of the ken rad and mix and match as mentioned here to see what that sounds like- Again thanks to everyone for their guidance!!!
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