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Title: Jinvina-- Onion shaped 2A3 tubes
Post by: howardnair on April 30, 2012, 01:20:47 AM

The  topic is the question--does anyone know anything about Jinvina?--is there anything special about the onion shape--it is, for lack of better words --cool looking--i can't seem to find a review or a full description
here they are--

http://www.techhifistore.com/products-page/home-audio/matched-pair-jinvina-special-onion-shape-2a3-vacuum-tubes/

Title: Re: Jinvina-- Onion shaped 2A3 tubes
Post by: Noskipallwd on April 30, 2012, 04:45:21 AM

First I have ever seen or heard of those. They do look rather interesting, almost like something you would see in the 'Evil Genius' lab.

Cheers,
Shawn

Title: Re: Jinvina-- Onion shaped 2A3 tubes
Post by: howardnair on April 30, 2012, 01:06:16 PM

Pacific Valve -replied to a email  about the jinvina-they are a higher quality shuaguang or NCG tube
i am  thinking  i may purchase a pair--

Title: Re: Jinvina-- Onion shaped 2A3 tubes
Post by: grufti on April 30, 2012, 03:39:13 PM

It could easily be a "style over substance" variation. Not that I don't think the look is worth going for.

Unfortunately many Chinese companies go for flashy and cheap pseudo innovation and differentiation instead of actually building better stuff. I would try to find second opinions first.