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6L6 tube?

I have never listened to this tube in equipment, but I'm curious. I have experince with kt88, 6550, and el34. Can anyone tell what the 6l6 sounds like compared to these? Bass, mids, etc. Also what brand would you suggest buying ( preferably under $40 each ) in both nos, and current tubes?

thanks in advance.....
kt_88
creeper
251 posts
 
I don't have experience myself, but a friend of mine has been using 6L6's in his VAC PA160 mkII monos. He recently switched back to the 6L6's from el-34's and made the following observations:
"I put the 6L6's back in last night, and they are a much warmer and softer presentation, much more relaxed. But I miss the tightness of the 34's, and sharper edges on all the transients."
Hope this helps. Happy listening. Erik
kt_88 OP
242 posts
 
yup it helps a ton, thanks
marchman
45 posts
 
I had a tri-tube modded Mesa Baron for a while and tried all sorts of tubes. I ended up liking the Svetlana 6L6GC's best in that amp. I got better bass & midrange (IMO) from the Svet 6L6 than any EL34 or 5881 that I tried. And it was quite a few.
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