Linlai E 6sn7 tubes

Not sure of the differences between the Chinese market E-6SN7 or the Global E-6SN7, except for a huge price difference; and the Linlai's own reported differences discussed above.

I purchased mine from JJY Audio, which is where several of my audiophile friends buy their tubes from (several Agon members as well); $156 per matched pair instead of $305 from Grant Fidelity. I also purchased a quad each EL34-UK and EL34-PH from Helen (owner of JJY Audio), and they are exactly the same as my friend's tubes purchased from Viva Tubes.....except 40% less in cost. All in cost difference was: $492 + $80 shipping and Paypal fees and $0 tax, versus $777 + $74 tax + $24 shipping......total savings of $300

I can certainly appreciate the advantage of using a domestic supplier, but I've found some very good Chinese direct providers for tubes, fuses, bulk and finished cables, connectors, and cases for DIY power projects.

Sorry if this is a dead thread, but thought it was pertinent as the current situation is the same as it was 6 months ago. There are some really good reputable Chinese suppliers of good Chinese products (at really attractive prices)......just takes a bit of time and patience to find them

@vthokie83  I bought my Linlai elite 6sl7 tubes from the same seller as you. I've had mine a few years, powered on 24/7 most of that time and no problems at all.

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Helen is a righteous seller. She exchanged a defective tube no questions asked.

Great customer service too, tubes arrived yesterday in less than a week. Helen reached out to me today via email after she saw the package was delivered, to make sure everything arrived safely; and let me know to contact her if anything does not work well. Most US suppliers do not provide that kind of follow up