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
Ray, Aric, and my fellow audio brethren. For the last few years, I have been using the Shuguang Black Treasure 6SL7-Z tubes in my Aric Audio Motherlode and have enjoyed the sound and dynamics. Is anyone able to provide any A-B comparisons/detail between the Linlai and my current tube choice?
My kind thanks in advance! |
@invalid, yes it is. Make sure you’re looking at the E-6SN7. It is their ELITE series. |
@laaudionut I haven’t tried the Shuguang Treasure 6SL7s yet, but I have tried the PsVane CV-181 (6SN7) TII which are very similar, if not identical to the ’guang Treasure CV-181. I can assuredly state that the Linlai Elite 6SN7s blow the TII 6SN7 Treasures out of the water. I don’t know if the SL7s will match up the same, but my gut says the Linlai’s are superior tubes. You can purchase Linlai from Grant Fidelity in Canada, or for quite a bit less from a reputable seller on eBay "kt88_6550" whom I’ve purchased from more than a few times with excellent service.
Aric |
It seems the Elites have been flying under the radar for a while. I’m hoping durability matches their sonics. I haven’t seen much on long term reviews. @aricaudio, do you have any insight? |
