5AR4/GZ34 Rectifier Tubes

As far as 6SN7's, I own a dozen highly rated nos tubes but none are as good as the synergy / create 6sn7. It has very clear mids and good bass. Next best for me is the 6F8G national or ken rad (with adapters to tie into the top grid). These tubes have a similar clarity but not quite the bass of the create. In my rig, of course.

I tried the Create 6SN7 in my cd player and they weren't close to my W's or Ken Rad VT-231; I'd be interested in the Tungsol if they were available at decent price...

I tried the Create 6SN7s in my Modwright LS100 and they sucked. One of the worst I tried. The 5AR4 (GZ34) from Create is excellent, but their 6SN7 was not a good choice...for me anyway.

Hi Wig,

I just ordered a Gold Lion Genalex Tube from E-bay but it has Cryoset Deep Cryogenic Treatment. Do you have any opinions on this tube and its Cryro treatment? I'm going to use it in my ModWright Sony 5400. Its going to replace my Mullard Blackburn 1972 NOS Tube. Here is the link:

[url]http://www.ebay.com/itm/380760414348?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 [/url]

Also, I'm using matched pair of Sophia Electric 6SL7 Tubes on my ModWright Sony 5400, which I love totally. I'm very happy with this pair and have no desire to try and roll and compare any more tubes in that category. LOL. :-)

Thanks,
Joe

Joeyboynj,

I haven't any cryo treated tubes but have read it's a mixed bag, some like and some don't.

In regards to 6SN7s, I've tried both Pvane, Sophia and prefer my Ked Rad VT231 by a large margin. Pvane was dark sounding, the Sophia were good with soundstage restriction compared to a true NOS.

Actually, I found the basic Sylvania Chrome Dome to be superior the Pvane or Sophia, but I guess it comes down to preference and system matching...