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Best 6sn7 for a Magnum Rogue 99?

Hello, I realize that this topic has been discussed before, but I'm looking for more of a palaple, 3d, and warmer low end midrange without sacrificing the lows and highs. Currently using the Russian nos tubes that came with my Magnum upgrade. My system consists of: Cary 303/100 cdp, Magnum Rogue 99, Innersound esl amp, and Magnepan 1.6qr's. People in the past have suggested American tubes(Sylvania,Ge,etc.). Thanks for any suggestions.
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david99
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the Russians are pretty good.I have some myselfin my 99.They replaced some G.E.'s. The Russians are 'maybe' a tad better in the mids.Its close.
ed_sawyer
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Pretty much any vintage 6SN7 (USA made) will blow away the russian/chinese ones. They range in price from the same as the current production junk to $60/ea. and everywhere in between. I'd suggest grey glass RCA 6SN7GT or KenRad, Sylvania, or National Union are all other good choices. Do a search - much info out there. (email me if you want some of the above types...)

-Ed
ed_sawyer
588 posts
 
Pretty much any vintage 6SN7 (USA made) will blow away the russian/chinese ones. They range in price from the same as the current production junk to $60/ea. and everywhere in between. I'd suggest grey glass RCA 6SN7GT or KenRad, Sylvania, or National Union are all other good choices. Do a search - much info out there. (email me if you want some of the above types...)

-Ed
david99
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Ed- the Russian Brad and I speak of is not a current production tube.It is NOS and pretty nice sounding.
as good as a (USA made) G.E.
I got mine from Mark at Rogue Audio.All I know about it is NOS Russian.I can't tell anything else about it because all the writing on the boxes is in Russian..:~)
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bradz OP
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Hey David...Have you compared the nos Russian's to any other tube and with what results?
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