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Try a 6N6P?
09/12/20 at 19:04:29
 
I just read a very favorable article about the 6N6P. Is this an acceptable replacement for a 6N1P in a SE84UFO? If so, and if someone has tried one, how does it perform?
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(2)SE84UFO(Balanced Monoblocs) OR Sansui AU-222
Crown sub amp
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SL-1210MK5(KAB Mods) Soundsmith Aida MKll cart • Darlington Labs MP-7
Otari MX5050-Bll2 R2R
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Lii Audio PT-10/W-15 in open baffles
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Re: Try a 6N6P?
Reply #1 - 09/12/20 at 19:15:03
 
Fully compatible with the Zen amps. Probably also the Toriis. Can be cheap and plentiful, I've bought about a dozen over the last year and a half, but the ones that are clearly the best sounding were expensive, a 'seventies pair the seller said was "rare" and I found that after they broke in they are excellent tubes--very clear and open mid-range, sweet treble and tight bass. With most tube complements they can be just a tad lean though, but the dynamics and clarity are worth it. Not unlike the 6N1P and 6N5P types, but airier and more "agile" sounding.

I've used them in all positions and currently am using them as the driver tubes in my CSP3 with the 25th Anniversary mods which I think is where I like them most. In the input position I have one of Steve's 6N5P and as a rectifier I'm using a Cunningham Type 80 Globe. Nice setup!
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Re: Try a 6N6P?
Reply #2 - 09/12/20 at 19:39:46
 
Thanks Lon! That is good info, as I’m close to sending my CSP3 back to the mothership for the 25th anniversary mods. I’ll give them a try in both the Zen and the CSP3 together, and in each separately after I get the CSP3 back from Steve.
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(2)SE84UFO(Balanced Monoblocs) OR Sansui AU-222
Crown sub amp
Cambridge Audio CXN(ModWright) • ZBIT
SL-1210MK5(KAB Mods) Soundsmith Aida MKll cart • Darlington Labs MP-7
Otari MX5050-Bll2 R2R
ZLC Power Cond.
Lii Audio PT-10/W-15 in open baffles
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