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danmar123

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Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
@jayctoy  They're not going to answer the phone, email is a lil slow, but they will get back to you.  I returned the 2 sets on Fri. & went w/ Grant Fidelity. Delivery is mid June for me.  
6SN7 and 6SL7 tubes recomendations (Cayin A88T integrated)
Look at the Linlai discussions.   
Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
I didn’t think that was an option. I ordered a set of 4 from Linlai of China, & they told me they’re on lock down. They sent me an email yesterday stating that they would be coming from G/F. When I went to their web site (G/F) they stated the... 
Mixed Brand Pre-Amp Power Amp Pairings that Work
@saulh IDK if this is "off branding", I have the Prima Luna HP & Don Sachs D2 pre. Sounds good to me, but again, this is my first tube Amp & pr-amp.  
Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
@bugredmachine  Good for you! Tell me; do they have the same sound signature as the ones you sent me?  
Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
OK here goes; The 4 tubes came today & I let them burn in about an hour. They definitely didn't sound like the tubes that @bugredmachine sent me. To me the sounded a little stronger then my Psvane  MKll that are in my pre now.  
Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
This is the email I received from Viva tubes this morning; Hi Dan, they are indeed legitimate. We import them directly from China. Thank you for your order. We hope you like them. On 5/26/2022 2:44 PM, Dan Mar wrote: I called earlier, with no r... 
Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
@invalid I’m sending mine order from Viva back! I just ordered from LinLai.    
Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
I don't know if this was said, it looks like the originals have the logo from top to bottom & the copies are written from right to left. Please correct me if I'm wrong.   
Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
@audioquest4life ;  All of our tubes are 100% guaranteed to arrive as described, test as described and to be void of any sound defects including microphonics and noise. We offer a 30 day return window from the day you receive the item for all vin... 
Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
Grant Fidelity are sold out. I put myself on there waiting list, if the Viva tubes aren't legit. Also Linlai website states, 6 /9 working days for delivery. Which isn't bad.  
Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
@invalid if so. the ones I'll get tomorrow their going rite back. I called Viva this morning and left a message for them to call me. If I don't hear from the by the end of the day, their going BACK!   
Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
I'll let everyone know tomorrow if there's a difference. I think @bugredmachine has ordered from both companies. Lets see what he says.  
Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
Has anyone ordered from Linlai direct? Their pic. of the tube has a solid base, but the drawing has the ring on the bottom as in the ones from Viva. ???????  
Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
OH, SORRY! I just ordered from Viva tubes today. They will be here on Fri..