What is a 6SN7 tube used for?
First released before WWII, the 6SN7 found wide use throughout the war, especially in radar equipment. After the war, huge numbers were available surplus and were used in early computers, televisions, and audio equipment. The tube is still used today in high end audio equipment.
How long does a 6SN7 tube last?
6sn7gt’s should last about 2 years and perhaps a little longer in the singlepower amps using your usage criteria. The more rugged 6sn7gta/b’s will live even longer.
What is difference between 6sn7gt and 6sn7gtb?
The only difference between the ‘A’ version and the ‘B’ version is that the ‘B’ version includes what’s called a “controlled heater warm-up characteristic”.
Which countries make vacuum tubes?
Vacuum tubes are made on an industrial scale only in China, Russia and Slovakia.
Which 6SN7 is best?
Best Sounding 6SN7 Tubes — Comparison Table
- Tung-Sol Reissue 6SN7GTB Vacuum Tube. Pros: Greatly improves the low-end.
- Psvane HiFi Series UK-6SN7 Vacuum Tube. Pros:
- Shuguang Treasure Cv181-z Vacuum Tube. Pros:
- Electro-Harmonix 6SN7 EH Preamp Vacuum Tube. Pros:
- Sovtek 6SN7GT Vacuum Tube. Pros:
What kind of tube is a 6SN7?
dual-triode preamp tube
The 6SN7 tube is a dual-triode preamp tube with medium gain. It was a commonly used tube from the early 1940’s into the late 1950’s. After that time it was replaced by “modern” tubes such as 12AU7 and 6CG7 designs that were physically smaller and less prone to noise and microphonics due to vibration.
Are tube amps better than solid-state?
Answer: Tube amps are generally better than solid-state amps in terms of sound quality, but solid-state amps are usually cheaper and more sturdy than tube amps.
Do tubes sound better with age?
YES! A tube amp always sounds better over time.
Who manufactures Psvane tubes?
The company has trade name as ‘Psvane Audio’ and is a registered entity in Hong Kong. Where are the Psvane tubes were made? Initially when the relationship with Shuguang hadn’t completely gone sour, the Psvane tubes were made by Shuguang tube factory under contract.
Where are Tesla tubes made?
Slovakia
The old Tesla tube fabrication machines were physically moved from the Tesla Rožnov factory, Czech Republic by Jan Jorgo (JJ) to Cadca, Slovakia (some 50km east) in the early 1990s. Bravo Jan Jorgo!