CAT owners, Ideas for best NOS for SL1 MKIII

Need to hear from anybody that's had experience with NOS (6922/6dj8) tubes for the convergent pre amps. Thanks Craig

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gregm Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,415 posts 04-28-2004 at 06:42am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I've used rca, telefunken, and siemens (for 6922). I ended up with siemens because I liked the sound (neutral-"ish" and preserved / enhanced the dynamics) and, mostly, because there were 4 available whose characteristics "matched". FWIW, it wasn't a night & day difference, the stock tubes sounded good enough, anyway!
s23chang Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 620 posts 04-28-2004 at 12:51pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete IMHO, For CAT and Audio Research, Siemens 6DJ8 probably is the best choice. It adds body and smoothness to the sound.
jjjj Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 8 posts 04-28-2004 at 05:57pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have an old CAT so my experience may not be identical, but I too prefer the 60s Siemens and if unavailable, Telefunkens (but not the IMO overpriced CCAs)