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Despite high hopes based on a general appreciation for the brand, the Tung-Sol 6189 Long Gray Plates Horse Shoe getter proved to be a bit of a disappointment. This is a genuine, very rare US-made tube rather than a modern reissue, and while the sound is objectively good, it fails to compete with the majority of other 6189 variants in several key areas.
The primary issue lies in the bass, which is mushy and lacks focus or tightness, it is certainly not very pronounced. Furthermore, the tube lacks the liquidity found in the Tung-Sol 5814, and while the mid-range is quite good and possesses that gentle touch characteristic of gray plates, it simply isn’t as liquid as its counterparts. Ultimately, the overall presentation is decent, but it may fail to meet expectations if you have been spoiled by the performance of superior Tung-Sol family members.
Final Verdict: A rare find with pleasant mids, but held back by mushy bass and a lack of sonic liquidity.
Despite high hopes based on a general appreciation for the brand, the Tung-Sol 6189 Long Gray Plates Horse Shoe getter proved to be a bit of a disappointment. This is a genuine, very rare US-made tube rather than a modern reissue, and while the sound is objectively good, it fails to compete with the majority of other 6189 variants in several key areas.
The primary issue lies in the bass, which is mushy and lacks focus or tightness, it is certainly not very pronounced. Furthermore, the tube lacks the liquidity found in the Tung-Sol 5814, and while the mid-range is quite good and possesses that gentle touch characteristic of gray plates, it simply isn’t as liquid as its counterparts. Ultimately, the overall presentation is decent, but it may fail to meet expectations if you have been spoiled by the performance of superior Tung-Sol family members.
Final Verdict: A rare find with pleasant mids, but held back by mushy bass and a lack of sonic liquidity.