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Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
On a slightly different topic: Has anyone tried tube rings on the Global E-6SN7's? I have no experience with tube rings, so just asking if we might hear an improvement.  
Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
I don't think anyone has to worry about fake tubes. There are only 2 companies in China capable of making these tubes and I don't think Psvane would do a fake, although a copy maybe with their own label is very possible. The two versions may be vo... 
Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
All 4 of my tubes, purchased within the last 2 months, have the vertical Linlai. 2 came from Grant Fidelity in plain tube boxes. 2 came from China, eBay seller kt88_6550, in a gift box. Their picture of tubes and box was overlaid with signage th... 
Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
@rocray  Hmm, my tubes from both GF and China look different. They all have the vertical Linlai and the ring around the base. Probably just different glass suppliers perhaps? It might be interesting to match pictures to serial numbers?  
Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
@ram18 Those are the ones! But they are also available on Amazon for quick delivery depending on location of course.  
Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
@ram18 Hi Ram: I do have a Freya+ but I don't have a lot of tube experience with it. I bought it without tubes and other than having 4 Elites in it, I initially had Elites in the gain stage and Psvane UK 6SN7's in the buffer. This sounded terrific... 
Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
No, the Linlai Elites will need socket savers to fit in the Freya+. I’m using the Amptata’s from Amazon.   
Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
Not wanting to deal with eBay and China, I bought my first pair of Linlai Elites from Grant Fidelity. Then came the tube crisis and huge price increases so I took a chance buying a pair Psvane UK's from China off eBay since they were just for the ...