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Originally Posted by TerrySmith
I'm into Hi-Fi, not an "audiophool", and the only stock build I ever did with a 6GH8 type was a Dynaco ST70. I repinned the 7199 sockets and rolled different types and settled on a Sylvania JAN 6U8/6678. Nowadays I duild my own driver circuit with a 6SL7 / 6SN7 combo. The 6AN8 is a different pinout!
One 6GH8 type is most likely as good or as bad as the others, use a top tier brand if possible. Stay away from the cheap ITT, Lindal, ElMenco, etc.
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I second the Lindal avoidance! I bought a case of 6GH8's from them for testing, and nearly all of them would short internally after an hour or so of use! I never had issues with the RCA built ones.
I just aquired a pair of Sarkes-Tarzian branded 7199's They are in my Dynaco ST-70. So far, so good.