I use the
Amperex 6922, 1965 “USN”, White Label, Gold Pins
for the output of my CD Player. (ModWright modded)
Quite vivid!
Quite vivid!
6922 recommendations for ARC PH7
op for the ’improvement’ you seek i would suggest 3 old stock options -- ecc88 or pcc88 from tungsram (hungarian production) - expensive but not crazy expensive -- 6dj8 or ecc88 from telefunken, valvo or mazda (france) - crazy expensive not quite as good but very close -- ei (ram logo, yellow lettering) ecc88 from old yugo plant - still reasonable |
Hi Keith, I use an ARC PH3 SE. These are the best but you will not like the price https://upscaleaudio.com/collections/preamp-tubes/products/telefunken-cca These are much more reasonable https://upscaleaudio.com/collections/preamp-tubes/products/electro-harmonix-6922-gold-pin?variant=29... They are the gold pin Electro-Harmonix. I have the "Kevin's Stash" grade and they have a very clean top end and are also extremely quiet. I may try these, https://upscaleaudio.com/collections/preamp-tubes/products/siemens-a-frame-e88cc-6922?variant=295304... Fortunately, my unit uses only three tubes. The "Kevin's Stash" grade is $160 per. I continue to argue with myself. I really think you will be very pleased with the E-H Gold/ |
Following up with mijostyn4's great post, and only if ARC says it is OK, I recommend you take a look at https://upscaleaudio.com/collections/preamp-tubes/products/matsushita-national-pcc88-7dj8 I recently replaced 6922's in my Manley Steelhead with them and could not be happier. |
Hi all. Thanks for the much appreciated recommendations. I decided to try the Phillips SQ platinum pins for the first roll. I really wanted to try the telefunkens but $550.00+/tube is a little out of my price point for this experiment. I have read really good things about the Phillips SQ so I’m very interested to see the difference they will make and how I like them. I may try the Siemens also as a comparison. Since I am going to try a couple different brands I can’t afford the price of the Tele’s and buy a couple more brands as well. Hard enough getting she who must be obeyed on board with this as it is. 😂. I will report back and let you know what I think about the Phillips as they will arrive first. |