6J2 tube rolling?

If I have a tube phono preamp with 6J2’s from the factory what would I try if I wanted to roll them to something better? A better brand 6J2? If so, which?

Another tube all together? If so, which?

dougeyjones08-17-2020 5:42pm

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elliottbnewcombjr Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,249 posts 08-18-2020 at 05:00pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete not knowing your budget, I hopped about on eBay, see what's interesting, this unit is very simple appearance, but read the notes, very versatile for MM, MC HO, MC LO you would be set for most future cartridge choices https://www.ebay.com/itm/Jolida-JD9-II-Tube-MM-MC-Phono-Preamplifier-JD-9-Mk-2/333673949970?hash=item4db0846b12:g:SUAAAOSwXvZfJz7V Jolida site https://www.jolida.com/product/jd-9-ii-phono-preamp
elliottbnewcombjr Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,249 posts 08-18-2020 at 05:21pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete another versatile unit https://www.ebay.com/itm/Pro-Ject-Tube-Box-S2-Phono-Preamplifier-Black-Authorized-Dealer/233657153434?hash=item36670d379a:g:AAcAAOSwOh1ehP65 manuf https://www.project-audio.com/en/product/tube-box-s2/
elliottbnewcombjr Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,249 posts 08-18-2020 at 05:52pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete different tubes I know, just think they are worth considering, if only to spark questions
dougeyjones OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 163 posts 08-18-2020 at 05:54pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete How’d we get from replacement tubes for a cheap side project to $500 tube phono pre’s 😂
dougeyjones OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 163 posts 08-18-2020 at 06:18pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Ordered some RCA 5725’s off eBay, hope they fit lol

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