5AR4/GZ34 Rectifier Tubes

Wig, I only had it burning for about 3 hrs last night. As I said, it was a great tube straight out of the box. I will give it another 6 hrs tonight and do more serious listening Sunday evening. This thing is stupid good for $40, and better than either the Create or the Mullard Blackburn.

So glad to see that people are figuring out how to reverse engineer the old classic tubes, and in this case, improve on them.

Brownsfan,

Just ordered mine!

Thanks,

My tube arrived today and I have it running in for 3 hours before an initial listen...

Guys,

After running my Gold Lion Genalex for 4 hours, my initial observations are on par with Brownsfan. The GL beat the Create in transparency, lower floor noise and combines dynamics with that rich body we're accustomed to with Mullards. Also, the GL are more precise in image placement and overall sound-staging.

The GL are in for the long haul...

Gold Lion 2, Create Synergy 0. No small accomplishment for GL to beat the create at half the price! Thanks again to Bayreuth for drawing this tube to our attention. Now, if they would just be so kind as to offer a 6SN7 that beats the Sophia!