Linlai E 6sn7 tubes

@rocray for comparison, I would not characterize the bass on the Gray Glass / Gold base CV181 MKII Psvanes as being tight or super fast either. It’s not flabby, yet slightly more on the "bloomy" side, which I like. I have been sort of looking for this bloomy character with various 6SN7s too. In my experience this character also tends to bring nice lower midrange tones along with it. Something I prefer with my all-tube system. All part of my intentional moves away from analytical solid state sound past 5+ years.  The best part about tubes, tuning the sound.  

@decooney,bloomy was the term I was looking for. 

My 1st pair of Linlai 6sn7 are at 75 hours. Thankfully they have lost the shrill & brittle sound. They are engaging now, with more body and more open high. The soundstage is back and there is more decay. The high frequencies are more extended, but still not as floaty as the RCA. I could live with these, even if they don't improve further.

I do wonder if the 2nd set will displace the Ken-Rad or be too much of a good thing? They have entered the country. Can't wait to hear how this pans out.

Thanks,

aldnorab

@aldnorab, from what I understand,running four of them,you will experience more of a good thing.  However,time tells no lies. 

@aldnorab its possible you may notice more change after 100hrs. I thought my Psvanes were done settling after 60-75hrs, nope. Maybe after 100hrs it was still smooth, noticed a wee-tiny bit more bit transparency coming through, something new I did not hear in the first 40hrs. Same occurred with my TJFM 6SN7 tubes too, fwiw. I can imagine there was little test time on them from the factory, have no clue, uncertain.