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Linlai E 6sn7 tubes

I just placed an order for a pair of these for my Aric Audio Motherlode II.  I’ve been chatting with a fellow that runs the E 6sn7 in his Don Sachs pre. He loves them, He says they make his NOS tubes sound thin and lifeless.  
    It will be a couple weeks until I receive them,and I was curious if anyone out in Agon land has tried these,and what are your impressions?   
Thanks in advance,

    Ray

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aldnorab
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Do most people believe the WE 6sn7 will surpass all the other brands? Does WE still have that much knowledge and technology?

Thanks,

aldnorab

invalid
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The western electric company is not the same company that produced the nos tubes of yesteryear, that company was a subsidiarity of bell systems and AT&T.

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rocray OP
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@invalid, I haven’t tried them yet. I’ve been considering them as a higher gain alternative. 
 
​@aldnorab, I’m hoping to get the chance to compare for myself.  It will depend on what the price point will be.  I don’t assume anything in this hobby.  WE has definitely peaked a lot of interest. Mine included. 

invalid
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I definitely need the gain, with my krell amp that needs 2.5 volts and my apogee duetta 2 speakers that are 80db.

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rocray OP
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This hobby is without a doubt, a sickness.  So, for no other reason than they look cool, I just bought a pair of these. I’m not expecting world beaters, but who knows?? 

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