“The tubes sound great – very clean sounding, extended treble and bass, project a 3 dimensional soundstage, and vocals are well to die for.” Read
“Sound: balanced and full. They have the EL84 chime there, but it’s all just a bit more refined and balanced than the JJ.” Read
It comes as no surprise that this is another wonderful tube from Genalex and New Sensor, in fact, this tube outperformed practically all the NOS tubes I compared it against. While a NOS Mullard EL84 offered just a bit more transparency, and an Amperex EL84 D-getter provided slightly more warmth, this Genalex holds its own remarkably well. Overall, the tube features fantastic bass, being the first I have tested that actually outperformed the 6P14P-EV in that specific area, and the midrange is equally superb. With a very extended top range and incredible levels of detail, the performance is simply fantastic, my compliments to the chef for such a high-quality product.
Final Verdict: Highly recommended for audiophiles seeking a modern production tube that challenges vintage legends through its exceptional bass, superb midrange, and relentless detail.