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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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ram18
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After reading about how well the Ken Rad Vt 231s perform, am tempted to get these to match my Linlais at the buffer stage of my Freya +.  These are 6sn7s. Again there are two variations, clear glass and black glass. Is there any difference between the two?  I have someone selling the black glass KR vt231 6sn7 version locally. And overall will the Ken Rads be a signifcant upgrade from Sylvanias. As the KRs are a bit pricey, appreciate views from those who have experienced these tubes before I purchase. Thanks!

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Some say the black glass ken rads are better, but they both perform very well.

ram18
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@invalid Tks for sharing!

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danmar123
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@ram18 

I have a few sets of K/R & Sylvania JAN's, in my system the Sylvania's are more clear sounding, so I mix both sets to my likening. You can't wrong with the Black glass! Even Tung Sol pre 50's are no slouch, if you can find them.

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The best place to buy the ken rads is vintage tube service, but you might have to wait a while to get them as he is backed up right now.

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