This review is going to be very simple 🙂 The tube is identical in construction and sound to Western Electric 420A tubes. It’s kind of interesting then that people pay $50 for a pair of WE and $10 for Raytheons. 🙂 Don’t need to waist money.
The Western Electric 420A O-getter is a great sounding tube that features the Western Electric signature of a very rich sound, it performs exceptionally well across the board. The transparency is fully present, which is followed up by a very impressive sound stage, while the top register is covered quite nicely with good extension and absolutely no harshness. Bass is the strongest attribute of this tube, as it really kicks hard with a powerful presence.
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