Black sable tube how good?

I’ve seen these tubes costing double of what some favorable Tubes are costing.
I was looking at the 6922 type.

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chayro Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,998 posts 02-05-2018 at 10:04pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I thought they made a big difference in my Pro-ject Tube Box phono preamp. Definitely worth the money, IMO. I think they used 12Ax7s or 12AT7s. No experience with the 6922s. My CD player uses them and I replaced the stock tubes with some vintage Amperex from Vintage Tube Services. I think I paid about 180 for the pair, but well worth it.
oddiofyl Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,926 posts 02-05-2018 at 10:12pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete What makes them different ? Are they just cherry picked , matched triodes with top specs? Are they cryo? I think I would just trust a guy like Jim McShane or Brent Jesse if i'm going to spend 100 bucks on a 12ax7 or 6922 .....
rotaryphone Details Discussions Posts This discussion 159 posts 02-05-2018 at 11:04pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Just buy 60s amperex 7308 white label or 60s siemens gray shield from a reputable dealer. If you really want to try new production tube, try genalex gold lion.
oddiofyl Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,926 posts 02-05-2018 at 11:28pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I use a Gold Lion 6922 in my c-j Classic 2SE.... only tube to last long other than Volkshod 6n23eb in my experience in that pre... sounds great, long life.