The early '50s Soviet Metal-base mil-spec 6S2S (6C2C) gets my nod.
Other opinions?
Has an authoritative shootout ever been done?
Other opinions?
Has an authoritative shootout ever been done?
I have no opion in this matter, but I like the 6J5 as they are closely related to 6SN7 but costs less than half price.😉
I used Westinghouse JAN 6J5s in a gain stage. These worked out just fine: no microphonics, and linearity and gain as advertised.
How about a good old L63.......
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I like the 7N7 as an alternative. Like a 6SN7/6J5, dual section... but with LESS Cgp (higher bandwidth) and cost a LOT less, being a loktal-base tube...
Regards,
Gordon.
Regards,
Gordon.
Tried several different ones
I've tried the Sylvania 6J5GT and Mullard CV1932
but the pair of Hytron labelled Mullard 6P5GTs
leaves the others in the dust 8^D.
Slightly lower gain but much better sound
makes the others sound harsh in comparison.
Maybe it's the round plates - I don't know.
I use them in my DIY SE KT66/6L6G amp.
Paired with Tungsol Re-issue 6L6Gs in the coke bottles
brings everything into my living room.
Paired with the Genelex KT66s and
you are at the concert front center.
DanL
I've tried the Sylvania 6J5GT and Mullard CV1932
but the pair of Hytron labelled Mullard 6P5GTs
leaves the others in the dust 8^D.
Slightly lower gain but much better sound
makes the others sound harsh in comparison.
Maybe it's the round plates - I don't know.
I use them in my DIY SE KT66/6L6G amp.
Paired with Tungsol Re-issue 6L6Gs in the coke bottles
brings everything into my living room.
Paired with the Genelex KT66s and
you are at the concert front center.
DanL
I used to have boxes of these types, but I'm gradually selling them off on ebay since I use DHT small tubes now. But these 6J5 types remain one of the great bargains in audio. Standouts are, in my opinion
6P5G
6P5GT
2C22/7193
CV1932
But then there are all the following:
Pinnacle 6J5GT - Morgan loved this in his Valve Amplifiers - he tested it as ultra low distortion
6C5G - very interesting one this, especially the Fivre. Has a mesh screen
6J5G - loads of interesting and good sounding ones here - round anodes, flat anodes etc. Very good value, cool ST shape
6L6G - not to be overlooked - similar anode structure to the wonderful 6P5GT, cool ST shape
6P5G
6P5GT
2C22/7193
CV1932
But then there are all the following:
Pinnacle 6J5GT - Morgan loved this in his Valve Amplifiers - he tested it as ultra low distortion
6C5G - very interesting one this, especially the Fivre. Has a mesh screen
6J5G - loads of interesting and good sounding ones here - round anodes, flat anodes etc. Very good value, cool ST shape
6L6G - not to be overlooked - similar anode structure to the wonderful 6P5GT, cool ST shape
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