Ray Tubes Reserve 6SN7 Vacuum Tube

Our Take

The Best of the Best
The RESERVE Collection of Ray vacuum tubes are artfully designed and carefully manufactured solely for hifi audiophile devices. With the RESERVE, vocals are a revelation: smooth, lifelike, and beautifully present. They convey a sense of realism and immediacy without any bloat, offering a gentle yet compelling delivery with superior decay. The treble is crisp yet laid-baid, carefully balanced to avoid sibilance or harshness. This balanced sound signature extends to the low-end as well: full and commanding, contributing to an overall superbly realistic imaging that is brain-scratchingly good.

Engineered Exclusively for Audiophile Systems
Explicitly engineered for audiophile applications, the RESERVE Collection of vacuum tubes are crafted through a unique process that targets the specific needs of audiophiles, focusing on critical sound characteristics such as vocal realism, texture, and extended bass. Every aspect of their design and manufacture is aimed at enhancing the listening experience in high-fidelity systems.

Ensuring Excellence
Every vacuum tube in the RESERVE Collection is subjected to a stringent quality assurance process. An audio engineer personally assesses each vacuum tube against a detailed checklist that includes sound profile, dynamics, microphonics, gain, conductance, and noise levels, along with overall performance. This ensures not only that the vacuum tubes align with audiophile expectations for sound quality but also that they meet our rigorous standards for reliability and consistency.

Gold Pins: Excellence in Every Detail
Gold pins not only add a touch of elegance but also serve a significant purpose. Gold's superior conductivity enhances signal transmission for crystal-clear sound, while its resistance to oxidation ensures long-term performance and durability. These qualities, combined with the secure contact gold provides within the socket, mean your vacuum tubes aren't just top-notch, they're built to last.

Magic Coating
Some things are better left unseen. You can't see inside the RESERVE tube because it's coated with something called monocrystalline carbon. This layer allows for quicker electron transmission, keeps the glass cool, and blocks out noise. If you've got an engineering background, you might find the science fascinating. For the rest of us, it's basically magic. The coating is delicate and tough to apply, which complicates production. That's why Ray only uses it for their RESERVE tubes and why it costs more. When all is said and done, it just means one thing- the sound is amazing.

Superior Sound, Secured
Ray Tubes offers an exceptional 12-month warranty, a rarity in the world of vacuum tubes (especially NOS tubes). This reflects their confidence in the performance and durability of their products. This warranty is your safeguard against any manufacturing defects, making sure that your investment is protected.

Ray Tubes Quality Control
From extensive burn-in to expert listening sessions, Ray Tubes goes above and beyond to guarantee each tube they sell is ready for your high-end system. Read more about the process on their blog.

Product highlights

• Hand-selected and tested
• Gold pins for corrosion resistance and excellent conduction
• A substantial upgrade from standard NOS tubes
• Low noise and microphonics
• Fewer than 5% of the tubes commissioned for production meet our voltage, current, and sound signature standards

Compatible Amps

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Product Details

Unlock New Layers of Sound
The 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 favorites.
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 our 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 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.

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.

Tech Specs

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