going from tube preamp to solid state

@soix 

and that is why i havent made a decision on this yet as i dont think its going to be an easy one.                   

with tube equipment  you can change the sound of it by trying other tubes , where with solid state, how it sounds is how it sounds.   

whats wrong with the 6922 tubes ?

Absolutely nothing but you said you didn't like the 6SN7 and liked the 6922 so you are sonic-ally closer to a solid state preamp. I'm an all tube guy so not sure what preamp would work for you, it might depend on the features you want/need more than pure sonics. Without knowing your system and budget, it's hard to make a recommendation. Are we $30,000 or less than $5000? 

Your question seems to assume that all tube amps sound alike and the same with solid state.  So not only is it important to discuss specific models, but as you pointed out tubes used and different speakers, power amps and personal taste will all muddy the waters.  Purchase an amp that you are interested in with the right to return for full money back, or get a local loaner.

@russ69 

if i was to do a change, i would say less than $5k.

@vonhelmholtz 

i know not all tube or solid state preamps sound the same.....no different than tube and solid state state amps dont sound the same. 

i am just toying with an idea and like i said, it might not even happen.

@innersound300

I fully realize that you know that all xxxx amps don’t sound the same, but how can someone provide you with a useful suggestion without knowing what your system consists of?