NOS 6550 Tube Sound Differences – TungSol, GE, Sylvania for McIntosh MC275, Aegis tube amp
Sound differences between vintage 6550 tubes.
00:00 – Background
02:14 – New Tubes
04:47 – Preference
05:28 – Setup
06:34 – Tiers
07:19 – Tier 3
11:38 – Tier 2
15:09 – Tier 1
20:18 – Wrap-up
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Super helpful run through of process and evaluation. The information you provided is very useful and solidly presented. Well done, thank you!
I agree with you after a similar tube journey with 6SL7, 6SN7, EL34, 6550, EL84 and more. Yes: The lower quality vintage still beats new Chinese and Russian "New Sensor" made. I would buy used Tung Sol (vintage USA) over new Russian TS. However: Vintage Soviet tubes, such as Melz and Svetlana, are also as amazing as vintage US and European. Also agree on the vintage having each a "house sound". I prefer the Tung Sol and Sylvania house sound over rest…wonderful mids, and just the right detail. Now I agree that Tung Sol (USA) is likely the best, but you should have tried Svetlana (Soviet) 6550c ("Winged C"). My personal favorite. Enjoy