Description
Ray Tubes Select 6SN7
The Ray Tubes Select 6SN7 is the best 6SN7 vacuum tube you’ll ever need. It goes above and beyond the baseline with more involved production and stricter selection, all in pursuit of superior sound.
The SELECT Collection brings out the best in all your favourites.
Hand selected and tested, the Ray Tubes SELECT 6SN7 features gold pins for corrosion resistance and improved conduction.
The SELECT Collection is a substantial upgrade from both New Old Stock and other new production tubes. Fewer than 5% of production meets their standards.
The 6SN7 vacuum tube is a dual triode usually found in the driver stage of power amps. It’s been used in audio amps since its introduction in 1939.
From 1949, it was used in the famous Williamson circuit. Outside of audio applications, it was a crucial component in ENIAC—the world’s first digital computer.
Sound Characteristics
The Ray Tubes Select 6SN7 provides a rich and detailed sound, perfect for users who seek a broad dynamic range and expansive soundstage, particularly suited for complex music compositions and systems requiring precise imaging.
Bass Performance
Solid and deep, with good extension and dynamic range. The low end is fuller, making it suitable for complex music genres like jazz and classical.
Midrange Performance
Rich and detailed with a warm and natural tone. Both male and female voices sound warm and inviting, with a beautifully smooth texture and high levels of detail.
Treble Performance
Clear and transparent, offering precise detail without being harsh. The high frequencies are well-extended, exhibiting fine nuance and tonal balance without being overly forward.
Dynamics and Soundstage
The dynamic range is wide, with fine reproduction of volume changes. The soundstage is expansive, with clear imaging and excellent separation, offering a strong sense of space ideal for larger-scale music compositions.
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About Ray Tubes
At Ray Tubes, they know that passion brings people together. Tube audio has brought audiophiles together for decades, but in recent years, it’s become more difficult to access than ever.
The modern tube market is a mess—dodgy quality, shady sellers, limited stock. No good. They fixed it. Ray Tubes give you that classic sound without the hassle. Old-fashioned quality, modern reliability.
When it comes to making reliable tubes, there’s no such thing as a silver bullet. A factory that makes the world’s best 300Bs might not be best for 12AU7s. That’s why they partner with manufacturers around the world to build tubes to their exact specifications.
No leaks, no discoloured getters, and no dodgy filaments: just good materials and quality craftsmanship.