Audiophile Review – 6L6 Type Vacuum Tube Shootout
A re-post from Wall of Sound (review by Tim Smith) Shortly after my EL34 tube review on Wall of Sound, Jon Esau of www.thetubestore.com asked if I might be interested in reviewing a bunch of…
Review – TAD 6L6GC-STR Tube
Very close tonally to the JJ 6L6GC tube with a bit more going on and easily justifying the extra cost. These are labeled as an STR tube. STR standing for Special Tube Request. When a…
Review – Sovtek 6L6WXT+ Tube
Guitar-cable-amplifier. If this describes the rig you use, then the Sovtek 6L6WXT+ is one of two modern vacuum tubes you should consider. This is not a repackaged 5881. Extremely low noise and a lack of microphonics…
Review – Sovtek 5881WXT Tube
Solid construction and good performance. While not outstanding, the Sovtek 5881WXT vacuum tube is probably the most commonly used tube of its type. Many amp manufacturers have been using these reliable workhorses as original equipment…
Review – JJ 6L6GC Tube
Big, open, articulate; these are the words that came into my head when listening to the JJ 6L6GC tubes. The build quality is very rugged with thick glass and a well supported plate assembly. Perhaps…
Review – Tung-Sol 6L6G Tube
If tubes were sold by the pound these would be very valuable tubes. I tend to classify the Tung-Sol 6L6G as a specialty tube. This is not a normal 6L6 tube in today’s market. This…
Review – Tung-Sol 6L6GC-STR Tube
A nice solid short bottle 6L6 that looks more like a 6L6WGC but has 6L6GC performance ratings. The plate structure is very similar to a Svetlana with the extra cooling wings and the bottles are…
Review – Svetlana 6L6GC Tube
The Svetlana 6L6GC vacuum tube has a nice balanced sound that is not as bottom heavy as say the TAD and not as bright as the SED. The midrange response is very nice. No honk…
Review – Winged “C” / SED 6L6GC Tube
Tremendous harmonic content and an overall depth in sound make these Winged “C” / SED 6L6GC tubes another excellent choice for the purist. They can handle solid plate voltages and are very well constructed. Consider…
Review – Mullard 6L6GC Tube
First off, I should state that Mullard never produced a 6L6GC. This is not a reissue, but a brand new tube. The closest Mullard made in England would be the KT66 and KT77. Physically, this…
