I’d definitely agree with trying NOS vintage over new. The new valves I bought, badged as Tung-Sol, were absolute rubbish. Dull, lifeless, rolled off, pathetic.
There’s no comparison with those and my 5691s / 6H9Cs / Sylvanias. The vintage valves are leagues ahead!
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