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Help with tube choice

I need help choosing an E88CC/6DJ8 tube for my headphones/preamp.    I know Siemens, Telefunken, etc, but I'm looking for people who use the E88CC/6DJ8 and have heard of tubes, im open to any tube, i only have a $125 budget for a pair.

 

I like a warm sound but not too warm, good bass, and magic in the midrange with a sparkle on top, don't we all want that?  Shoot me the best tubes you use in this group; there are too many to choose from, and my budget makes it difficult.

 

Thanks

audiomike33
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audiomike33 OP
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Yeah I was interested in some reflector tubes they seem to get good reviews and they're not that pricey most of that stuff come from Ukraine you're right and with the war going on it just takes forever.

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jond
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For more of a value tube I've had good luck with JAN Phillips 6922s.

bigkidz
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look at Ness Tones  he has some cheap ones that I have used around $10 each.  Worth a try before you go completely crazy.

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audiomike33 OP
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Ok, i will try some Jan Philips 6922s if there reasonably priced.

I will look into Ness Tones, never heard of it but i will check it out.

 

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curiousjim
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Amperex 6922’s either the Rockets or the PQ’s are good.

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