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This is the tube that was supplied with my Audio Note Kit 1. After the original failed I tried numerous other tube's, all of which obviously have their own sound. I've just put this one back in and I find it has the best balance and a lovely, warm midband, good bass and dynamics. Most of all it's very musical, at least in the Kit 1 with Audio Note 300b's, the bonus is it's also affordable.
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This review is for Shuguan Tubes for Music Fanatics (WE6SN7 and WE300B). If you want that similar musical event, emotion that the Western Electrics have but at down to earth prices than look no further. I have large Horns that I made and had no idea what I was missing until I got these tubes. The Shuguang's make the music come alive as never before, the Dynamics, soundstage, depth and emotion of the music is all there just as "Best Tubes Money Can Buy." The best part you will NOT have to spend 2 to 3 Grand or more to get there. If you are a music lover consider these on your short list of tubes you must have.
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The pair of 6N8PJ I received sounded great at first, but at some point before 72 hours of initial burn-in one developed a VERY NASTY hum. I tested it by switching channels, then adapters (in a Schiit Audio Lyr [original, which runs 6SN7 and equivalents perfectly with the right adapters]) ... and the VERY NASTY hum followed the tube. I waited a couple days, then repeated the tests. The VERY NASTY hum always followed the same tube. Then I rolled my beautiful Russian Melz 6N8Ss (1955 & 1956) ... perfection. So no, I can't recommend the Chinese Shuguang 6N8P tubes from collect-albania, esp. since a replacement was denied by said seller. They might be fine from some other seller, OTOH.
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Some vintage tube lovers will turn up their noses at the notion that a new issue tube can sound as good as NOS. Ignore them. This is a great tube that is easily as good as or better than the '40s Sylvania, RCA and, yes, even Tung Sol RP tubes. I own all those tubes, so I know. Well worth the price.
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Dynamic and soundstage is much improved .. every note is clearer .. created nicer listening.
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