Seeking suggestions for 6922 tubes


Some years ago Kevin Deal had a good price on a stash of Telefunken gold pin 6922 tubes. At the time I needed a pair for my DAC, and they worked out very well. I'm still using them today. Now I find myself with a preamp that also uses a pair, and it seems the Telefunkens are not available at this time. 

I would appreciate suggestions of alternate brands that I might use for this purpose.

Thanks, John 

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OK, the AN uses them in a gain stage (interesting DAC/power supply that I recall researching @ some point).

So, assuming that they still test well I would definitely try them out in the preamp as they are fairly durable tubes.

This said, they (and other less on the warm side 6922 types) seem to be universally preferred in the AN DAC.

Canary Audio is a big mystery to me (and they are close by as I live in West Hollywood, CA).

Tried to research/Google their products in the past and always came up with close to zip as far as user comments go.

*****What 6922's are in the Canary now and what what sonic changes would you like to make?*****

Regardless, in the meantime I would pick up a pair of the inexpensive tubes I linked just to have a spare pair on hand that may actually sound quite good.

Old production Mullard 6922 types are a crapshoot unless you know exactly what version you want as they can differ quite a bit in sound.

On the other hand old production Amperex/Philips Euro are quite consistent, overall, as far as the sound of their 6922 production goes.

The detail/bass increases a bit when going up the ladder ECC88/E88CC/E188CC, but they all sound (again) similar.

Suggest you go to the Brent Jessee (sp?) site and look @ his inventory.

Last I looked he had good (to me) Amperex Holland and USA 6922 types in the $120-$220 range for a matched pair.

He also has cream of the crop versions, but in my experience the difference in sonics has been not been that noticeable (big of a deal) in the gear I've used.

 

DeKay

 

 

 

 

 

Sooo many to choose…after rolling many tubes the ones that sounded best to me in my DAC are listed below.  Brent Jesse is a good source but some what pricey.   Deals can be found on EBAY from reputable sellers by experienced buyers.  
Mario Miniwatt (France Philips) E188CC(7308) - rare and pricey

Valvo Red Label E188CC (Amperex Holland)- also rare and pricey

Amperex 7308 (usa) E188CC (Holland) 60’s-70’s

Siemens E88CC 60’s-70’s
Amperex 6922 (usa) E88CC (Holland) 60’s-70’s

Amperex ECC88 Bugle Boy 60’s - to my surprise these sound really close to above tubes.  Best buy and readily  available.  Best value that I have come across in my mind.

 

Has the New Pre Amp' been supplied with a stock 6922?

Have you tried your still used Telefunken tubes in the New Pre Amp' ?

My experience with swapping out ECC88 and 6922, is that a Valve Brand and Period of Production can vary quite noticeably in their sonic when used on a particular device and the demonstrations I have been present at, has shown the findings of Tube Rolling will vary across devices. Hence I use Two Different Brands from early 60's production on a DAC and Phonostage.  

Either of Interest or not, I recently learned a adaptor socket can be used to allow for a 6SN7 to be used as an alternative Tube.

When my system is once more fully assembled, I intend on trying this out as I have access to many versions of these tubes.