“The strength of this tube is its overall balance. Its got the 5751 sense of focus in spades, is clean, open and evenhanded in frequency response if just a little sweet on top.” Read
“Very sweet, warm vocals. Very open soundstage. With classical, you really feel the vibration of the violin strings. It is very warm and very nice. It really gives a distance sensation.” Read
The Raytheon 5751 Black Plates Triple Mica is a tube that truly needs no introduction, as it is very smooth, very dynamic, and quite simply very everything. This is definitively one of the leaders in the pack of “super 5751s,” holding its own against the absolute best in the category. While I still prefer the Sylvania JHS or GB 5751 by a tiny margin, that preference might be entirely psychological. Considering this tube sells for only 30-40% of what the Gold Brand version commands, it represents an incredible value, you shouldn’t wait, get it now.
* Performance: Exceptionally smooth and dynamic across the board
* Value: Significant cost savings compared to Sylvania Gold Brand with nearly identical performance
Final Verdict: The Raytheon 5751 Black Plates Triple Mica is a must-buy for any serious listener, offering world-class sound at a fraction of the price of its closest competitors.