Buying NOS can drive you a little crazy. I have learned to live with (and enjoy) the sound of current tubes in my ARC preamp (an LS7). I'm using the Electro-Harmonix 6922, available at many dealers (I like www.tubedepot.com). Some folks in Tube Asylum also have kind words for the current JJ/Tesla. These don't cost a lot compared to vintage Amperex or Siemens. Of course they don't have any audiophile cachet, but I can live without that. In my system, the EH's sound darned good. Maybe worth a try for you as well.
WANTED: Help stuck in tube rolling insanity
hi:) i need low noise, non microphonic 6922, e88cc, 6dj8, ecc88, 7308 or e188cc tubes to try before i spend any more money in tube rolling frustrationland. i KNOW you know what i mean..lol. i'm wondering if there's any of you out there in the san diego area who have 2-4 spare 6922, e88cc, 6dj8, ecc88, 7308 or e188cc tubes laying around that you would mercifully let me try for my line stage in my audio research sp-10? if they work,i am willing to pay fair price and/or trade for...? thanks in advance ;)
7 responses Add your response