Warm sounding 6922 Type Tubes

Maybe I missed it, but I didn’t see what brand dac you were using. You might list your system because the issue may be somewhere else.

re-reading the whole thread, if tinnitis is a serious issue for the op leading to great sensitivity to treble notes, this may be the best option

https://www.schiit.com/products/lokius?Finish=542&AC%20Adapter=544&gad=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwxaanBhBQEiwA84TVXADPhbd4GdXQSIQzWIcMqNpnPMkniH_2j_BIj9B5fxPq3uyRqmTCKxoChlYQAvD_BwE

i just don't see a tube swap in a dac alterning the sound character enough to make a real difference for someone with tinnitis

The Dac I’m using is the Tubadour IV and previously I was using a MHDT Orchid. I purchased the Tubadour for the extra inner detail and more lively presentation. I do like the overall sound but I guess the extra extension and liveliness of the Tubadour affects my tinnitus more than previously.  So I was hoping to reduce some of the liveliness with tube rolling but maybe it’s not possible. The rest of my system leans towards the warm side including cables so I rather not go there.

If the tube rolling doesn’t help, I may just buy another Orchid. Thanks for your responses.

Whether on not a tube change will help when you have tinnitus might well depend on 1) the severity of your tinnitus, and 2) the frequency in which your tinnitus dwells.  A tube known for warmth might help but you won't know unless you try. I'm not familiar with the Orchard so I can't make a recommendation but if you have/can get and adaptor you might try the JJ I commented on above.  

@newbee I just ordered a JJ so I’ll see how it goes.