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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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lowrider57
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@rocray 

So the tube didn't blow?

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Not totally I guess, It still produces sound, much lower,with some crackle. I shut it down before possibly harming my preamp.  The pre must have still been charged? I’m just really thankful I only ruined a tube. 

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@rocray 

That's why I had to ask. You're probably right, the preamp circuit was still charged. You had me thinking the tube's filament was way too fragile.

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I've done that by mistake with NOS and have never blown a tube or heard a bang, a pop, a sizzle....

 

aldnorab
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@rocray that is a shame. Didn't know it was possible to damage a tube this way. Know one has to be careful turning a big amp back on too quickly. Was also told one should never turn a preamp on/off with phono input selected. Thanks for the warning. Does your tube still have a warranty?

Thanks,

aldnorab

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