Linlai E 6sn7 tubes

@coachpoconnor After reading this entire thread, I’ve decided to order a set Linlai E-6sn7. I recently purchased a SLP-98; ...

Forgot to ask, did you buy two or four of the Linlai 6SN7s?

Tip: if you’ve not discovered this yet, and only bought two tubes, try swapping tubes front/rear positions in your SLP-98. It can yield different results. Early on I focused more on the front tubes mainly. Later on i.e. placed my TJ Full Music 6SN7s up front (transparency), and PSVANE CV181-TIIs (tonal weight) in the rear spots. The blend of two different type tubes in front and rear spots can be nice.

You can try the same with the Linlai 6SN7s too front & rear only w/other tubes in the opposing spots. Its amazing how it can produce different sounds, tones, textures in different combinations with one preamp.

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Thank! Will try that recommendation. I’ll be interested in what you think of the Linlai’s. I’m getting close to 100 hrs on them; they’re very good. Will be looking for some complementary tubes.

After reading the feedback here about the Linlai 6SN7 tubes, I ordered a pair for my Aesthetix Io Eclipse phono amp. I have used Tung Sols, EHs, and JJs. It will be interesting to hear how these sound in a phono amp. 

My amp uses 4 tubes in a cascode gain-stage. I have a pair of E-6SN7s in the front slots, 1940's Ken Rad VT-231 black glass behind and a Sylvania '53 GT as the driver. It sounds fantastic. The Linlai is very transparent but the K-R is colouring the sound with its deep forward signature. I'll swap in a neutral Sylvania and hopefully the Linlai's sonics will be easily heard. That's the issue of using a multi-stage amp, the different colours of the tubes influence the sound. If I could fit 4 of these large bottles I'm sure it would sound wonderful.

My 6SN7 preamp is in the shop, so looking forward to rolling in the Linlai. 

Just contacted Viva Tubes & they informed me that, the 4 tubes I ordered will be individually boxed w/its test data. If anyone is curious.