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
That's good to hear, where did you get them? From reading this thread I was under the impression that the Global Elite from Linlai and Grant had a different base, the ones in the pictures on their sites.
I think that tells me that the only difference between the cheaper versions straight from China and the ones from Linlai is that you might get a better version that's been screened.......but who knows. |
I have purchased 8 LinLai E-6SN7 tubes from various vendors on Aliexpress. Most recently I took advantage of a special and got a matched quad for $250. Other than the labeling I am convinced that these are identical to the Grant Fidelity tubes. Perhaps there is additional testing but it is ridiculous to think they are making a different tube for the Western market. BTW, the E-6SN7's have performed admirably in every amp I have put them in and currently they are driving my Cary SLP-05 preamp. I like them better than any of the NOS tubes I have tried. |
@borisj the store name is Hi-end Tubeaudio Store. They have periodic sales. The quad currently is $298. |
