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1. Electro-Harmonix did it again. I was very skeptical when I first rolled this tube, as I’m not usually impressed by modern EH glass (with the exception of their new 7025). However, this tube really surprised me with its musicality, authoritative bass, and expansive soundstage.

   The most shocking part? This tube performed practically the same as the legendary 6H30P-DR. I had a very hard time differentiating between the two in a blind test. The DR might be—and I emphasize might be—a tiny bit more delicate, but that could easily be my imagination.

   To be certain, I tested them in my headphone amp for maximum detail retrieval, pairing them with a very transparent WE 421A. Still, they sounded virtually identical.

   Technical Comparison:

   • Specs: The specifications for the EH version vs. the DR version are practically identical.
   • Longevity: EH doesn’t publish a life expectancy for the 6H30Pi, whereas the DR versions are rated for at least 10,000 hours.
   • Construction: They look like two brothers. The biggest physical difference is the getter—the DR has a larger one, but as we know, bigger isn’t always better! 🙂

   All in all, the EH 6H30Pi Gold is a worthy, budget-friendly replacement for the legendary and increasingly expensive 6H30P-DR tube.

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