“Of my NOS 6sn7s I always preferred the RCAs but the Hytrons are another level above.” Read
“Quiet and musical, the best of the non-military tubesâ€
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“Of my NOS 6sn7s I always preferred the RCAs but the Hytrons are another level above.” Read
“Quiet and musical, the best of the non-military tubesâ€
CBS-Hytron has truly done it again, as this CBS-Hytron 6SN7GT Black T-Plates D-getter stands above the majority of 6SN7GTs and even outperforms the renowned Sylvania Bad Boys in several areas. The tube is incredibly musical and smooth, featuring very solid bass and warmth while the top end is as sweet as it gets.
This is one of those rare tubes that you can listen to for hours without experiencing any fatigue, it offers the closest experience to a true vintage sound without the need to move to rare and expensive foil getter versions. In terms of its place in the hierarchy, this tube is to the 6SN7 family what the Hytron 5814 is to the 12AU7 family.
Final Verdict: Highly Recommended for those seeking a smooth, non-fatiguing vintage sound with solid bass and sweet highs.
This first tube I listened to was with white print. The next one was with red print. Overall the same sound signature, but as it always is, later production tubes are not as refined. Still a superb tube.