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How the hell do you select a tube?

I was using some Vintage Tungsram tubes on my PS Audio BHK 300 Amps.They need to be replaced, but those vintage Tungsrams are no longer available.  The Tungsrams sounded noticeably better than the Gold Lion tubes that came with the amps, so I understand that the tubes will make a difference.

I am hoping I can get some good recommendations here... I understand my ear, my room, the kind of music I play etc etc are unique.  But for various reasons I don't have time to experiment and mess around with different possibilities.  So I am hoping I can benefit from someone's experience/opinions.   So what are using?   I am not super price conscious.  

The amps are driving Dynaudio Contour 60 speakers.  I have PS Audio DirectStream DAC.   It's a nice system but I got some help putting it together, I am more or less a dweeb about all this stuff.
schneider21
jperry
2,453 posts
 
Try a google search. They are out there available for purchase.

https://www.tubemonger.com/MP_MINT_NOS_Tungsram_PCC88_Jan_Feb_MAR1971_Hungary_p/756.htm
rodman99999
6,159 posts
 
Here are a couple compilations, regarding the presentation (etc) of various 6922 iterations:   (https://www.head-fi.org/threads/6922-tube-review-17-top-6922-6n23p-e88cc-cca-7308-e188cc-tubes.76107... )    and: (http://www.audiotubes.com/6dj8.htm)                                                                                       +1 on Brent Jessee Recording as a top source, for info and tubes.
rodman99999
6,159 posts
 
Further info: http://hktubeaudio.homestead.com/files/6dj8.html
facten
2,882 posts
 
+2 on Brent Jessee ; that link that rodman provided to audiotubes has good insights on his take of the  various 6922 brands and model equivalents
jbrrp1
423 posts
 
I would suggest reading through threads on the PS Audio website Forum.  Lots of BHK 300 users commenting on their direct experiences:
https://forum.psaudio.com/t/bhk-signature-250-or-300-tube-rolling/2652/254
https://forum.psaudio.com/t/since-my-first-bhk-300-thread-got-sort-of-hijacked-heres-mine-on-evaluat...
There very nice amps for the dollar, and they can be moved around sonically via tube choice.  I liked Amperex 6922 White Labels from the early '60's a lot.
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