04-04-2020, 07:02 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: SW Florida
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Comzee
I love 6L6 tubes in both my pentode inspire amps.
To me, 6L6 represents the best resolution and control of any pentode.
I have a pair of NOS ST shaped, a bit warmer than my other 6L6's. The new production Tung-Sol 6L6GC-STR is fantastic, I also have a pair of Visseaux 6L6 that are bar-none my best pentode pair I own, startlingly good resolution/air/nuance.
The trade offs for me, 6v6 run leaner, less impact, but could be better for vocals and some genres. Kt66/kt88 and above have more slam and dynamics, but lose the extreme control and resolution 6L6 family has.
Definitely a YMMV, just my personal impressions.
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Some 6L6 history:
http://newsgroups.derkeiler.com/Arch.../msg00640.html
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