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6922 recommendations for ARC PH7

Hi folks,

Looking to roll the tubes in my Audio Research PH7 phono pre. Looking for a recommendation for a 6299 that will extend the top end, midrange and give me a little more airiness without sacrificing the bottom end (Sorta what we are all looking for right lol) 

the  tubes I’m currently using are 4 Electro-Harmonix which sound good but they are a little laid back on the top. Very neutral sound which is a good thing, but want to try something new. My main room is not a very lively room as it is. However after testing the ARC in my living room system which is much more lively room I still am not getting the result I’m after. Dont get me wrong. Not complaining about the sound of the pre at all. I have been wanting to roll the tubes in this piece for some time now if not more than to just experiment with. Just got the itch to try something new. 
Thanks 

-Keith
barnettk
barnettk OP
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P.S.

curently looking at the Phillips SQ. About $100/tube. Not sure I want to invest that much having not have heard them but they sound like what I’m looking for based on the reviews I have read. I mean not very easy to just go audition tubes right. So recommendations would be appreciated.


rodman99999
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You may be able to get some ideas from this 6922 comparison article:      https://www.head-fi.org/threads/6922-tube-review-17-top-6922-6n23p-e88cc-cca-7308-e188cc-tubes.76107...       As you probably already know; tubes used in a high gain circuit, such as your phono stage, must be the quietest possible.      Be certain the vendor tests their wares for noise.
barnettk OP
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@rodman99999 

oh nice. Might be just what the DR ordered. Thanks, and 10-4 on the noise factor. 
Thanks 
barnettk OP
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 Very interesting article. In my description I used the phrase “laid back” I like the phrase “ to relaxed” better. So Insert that in my opening statement. 
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