“A fantastic underrated tube, the Tungsram Hungary is one of the best guitar and audio tubes in existence.” Read
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If only more tubes performed like this, many more people would likely switch to tube gear, as this is a grossly underrated specimen, much like all Tungsram tubes. This is one of those rare finds that you enjoy so much you simply don’t want to switch to another tube to continue your rolling process. It features absolutely beautiful mids that make vocals shine, all while maintaining that famous Tungsram dynamism.
While it offers great transparency, it doesn’t quite reach the level of a Telefunken, however, since there is no such thing as a perfect tube, you have to give up something. The soundstage is absolutely superb, providing a presentation that is not so wide it becomes disorienting, but rather just right, this is paired with a very strong and controlled bass response. Remarkably, I actually prefer this to one of my favorite Tungsram 12au7 tubes, if your amplifier can take it, I suggest buying it now while the prices remain quite good.
Final Verdict: Highly Recommended for anyone seeking a dynamic tube with stellar vocals and a perfectly balanced soundstage.
If only more tubes performed like this, many more people would likely switch to tube gear, as this is a grossly underrated specimen, much like all Tungsram tubes. This is one of those rare finds that you enjoy so much you simply don’t want to switch to another tube to continue your rolling process. It features absolutely beautiful mids that make vocals shine, all while maintaining that famous Tungsram dynamism.
While it offers great transparency, it doesn’t quite reach the level of a Telefunken, however, since there is no such thing as a perfect tube, you have to give up something. The soundstage is absolutely superb, providing a presentation that is not so wide it becomes disorienting, but rather just right, this is paired with a very strong and controlled bass response. Remarkably, I actually prefer this to one of my favorite Tungsram 12au7 tubes, if your amplifier can take it, I suggest buying it now while the prices remain quite good.
Final Verdict: Highly Recommended for anyone seeking a dynamic tube with stellar vocals and a perfectly balanced soundstage.