Recommendation for 6l6

[retired farmer]

I am looking for a quad of 6l6 power tubes for my line magnetic 124a monoblocks. What would you recommend? I have a set of sohpia electric 274b rectifier tubes ot it that I like. The amps call for either a 6l6 or 350b tube s . I bought a quad of tad 6l6 tubes for it the beauty is all gone.

 

[AMR / iFi audio]

I am looking for a quad of 6l6 power tubes for my line magnetic 124a monoblocks. What would you recommend? I have a set of sohpia electric 274b rectifier tubes ot it that I like. The amps call for either a 6l6 or 350b tube s . I bought a quad of tad 6l6 tubes for it the beauty is all gone.

I don't have that much experience with 6L6 tubes, but I want to give you a few general pointers.

I usually buy at big, well-known dealers. They might be more expensive, but they give you a warranty. It is super important with NOS tubes.
I would start with a few sets of inexpensive new production tubes to see which sound signature fits your system the most, before you pull the trigger on expensive NOS tubes.

 

[Atmasphere]

I am looking for a quad of 6l6 power tubes for my line magnetic 124a monoblocks. What would you recommend? I have a set of sohpia electric 274b rectifier tubes ot it that I like. The amps call for either a 6l6 or 350b tube s . I bought a quad of tad 6l6 tubes for it the beauty is all gone.

If I were buying 6L6s new, I would start with JJ. Matched quads are readily available.

 

[AMR / iFi audio]

I asked a few of my friends, and apparently, Sovtek is a great choice too.

 

[Argonaut]

If your amplifier can handle an extra 5 watts plate dissipation :

Tung-Sol 7581A Vacuum Power Tubes - www.thetubestore.com

Order Tung-Sol 7581A vacuum power tubes online, in stock and ready to ship! Find reviews, data sheets and specs to upgrade your tube amplifier.

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Or even better if you can run to them :

7581A Philips ECG Sylvania : Vacuum Tubes & NOS Tubes | Tubes Unlimited

7581A Philips Sylvania Vacuum Tubes $149.99 In Stock! NOS Tubes Precision Tested and Ready to Ship!

www.nosvacuumtubes.net

 

[AMR / iFi audio]

If your amplifier can handle an extra 5 wats plate dissipation :

Tung-Sol 7581A Vacuum Power Tubes - www.thetubestore.com

Order Tung-Sol 7581A vacuum power tubes online, in stock and ready to ship! Find reviews, data sheets and specs to upgrade your tube amplifier.

www.thetubestore.com

Or even better if you can run to them :

7581A Philips ECG Sylvania : Vacuum Tubes & NOS Tubes | Tubes Unlimited

7581A Philips Sylvania Vacuum Tubes $149.99 In Stock! NOS Tubes Precision Tested and Ready to Ship!

www.nosvacuumtubes.net

Best to consult the manufacturer about that.

 

[retired farmer]

I asked a few of my friends, and apparently, Sovtek is a great choice too.

My understanding I'd that is who makes the tad tubes

 

[retired farmer]

Which o would say have gotten better now that I have a 100 hours on them.

 

[AMR / iFi audio]

My understanding I'd that is who makes the tad tubes

I don't know about that. I heard that they source their tubes from various manufacturers. I don't have any facts on that, though.
Maybe ask them about it?

 

[retired farmer]

I order two quads of these the other day on there black Friday pricing. They were extra cheap and the little write up I saw was quite good. Now to find out if they will exchange in my amp apparently they do another of times but not always.

 

[retired farmer]

Sorry forgot to post the picture

 

[AMR / iFi audio]

I order two quads of these the other day on there black Friday pricing. They were extra cheap and the little write up I saw was quite good. Now to find out if they will exchange in my amp apparently they do another of times but not always.

Nice catch! Let us know when they come to you. I'm very curious about their sound.

 

[retired farmer]

Just checked the tracking number they got to Jamaica new York. Oh yes this is a picture of the black Friday bonus.

 

[AMR / iFi audio]

Just checked the tracking number they got to Jamaica new York. Oh yes this is a picture of the black Friday bonus. View attachment 101201

Love it! Nothing worse than going out in an unmatched pair of socks...

 

[retired farmer]

Nice catch! Let us know when they come to you. I'm very curious about their sound.

I got the two quads of tubes today. Anyhow right off the get go I like them. They seem quick and articulate. Tone seems good and they are more musical than the tads are. Likely better around but so far seem good and they were very cheap. I will let them break in for a week and if I still.like them I will buy a few more quads to stick in a drawer. Cheap enough it might be worth a try for anyone interested. One other thing they are much shorter than the 6l6 tubes I have. Personally I like them in my line magnetic monoblocks much better than the tads I bought.

Regards Tom

 

[AMR / iFi audio]

Thanks

I got the two quads of tubes today. Anyhow right off the get go I like them. They seem quick and articulate. Tone seems good and they are more musical than the tads are. Likely better around but so far seem good and they were very cheap. I will let them break in for a week and if I still.like them I will buy a few more quads to stick in a drawer. Cheap enough it might be worth a try for anyone interested. One other thing they are much shorter than the 6l6 tubes I have. Personally I like them in my line magnetic monoblocks much better than the tads I bought.

Regards Tom

Great to hear that you like them Cheap and good is my favourite combo. Do the shorter glass fit the looks of your LM monos?

 

[retired farmer]

Thanks

Great to hear that you like them Cheap and good is my favourite combo. Do the shorter glass fit the looks of your LM monos?

Here are a few pictures of the Russian tube that viva tubes said worked most times. As you can see in the first picture does that look OK
Seems to be brighter than any other tube I have. Played them about three hours now. The first few hours are really quite fun to hear the new tubes break in and sound better as time passes .fourth picture is the Russian number. Third picture is a size comparison to the tad 6l6 I had in there before

 

[retired farmer]

 

[retired farmer]

These are coming along wonderfully after playing all night

 

[facten]

I didn't see your original post back in November. I have a Line Magnetic 518IA integrated amp and use NOS GE 6l6GC tubes in it, enjoy the sound with those. I have a pair of RCA 6l6GCs and also NOS RCA 1614s to try when the GE's need replacement.