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BEST TUBES FOR AUDIO RESEARCH PRE-AMP (LS-16)

Just looking for input on people's experiences with pre-amp tubes for my Audio Research LS-16.

For the last couple of replacements I have chosen GOLD LION E88CC/6922's.

Before those it was Electro-Harmonix 6922's.

I think the Gold Lions are smoother  (less bright)....which is to my liking...and still detailed...nice midrange...

I mostly listen to vinyl...system is Audio Research LS 16 pre-amp...Audio Reserch 100.2 power amp  (solid state) VPi Scoutmaster TT,,,Wilson Sophia speakers  (first series).

Also any thoughts on how much of an upgrade an LS-26 or LS-27 would be.

Thanks!

 

Greg

gsieg
rsmith73
34 posts
 

I once had an LS15 that I started with some EH tubes.  I switched to Gold Lion and in my system they made the music less involving.  I switched back the EH and was happy with them as long as I owned that LS15.  I upgraded to an LS27 and never looked back.  I am now on a quest to find a Ref 6 pre. Enjoy your tube swapping. It really is system dependent. 

gsieg OP
6 posts
 

I appreciate all the responses.  The big take away is all systems are different...I agree.  Guess I'll stick with the gold lions for now.

Like the comment from rsmith.. I upgraded to an LS27 and never looked back.  I am now on a quest to find a Ref 6 pre. Enjoy your tube swapping. 

Thanks to all.

 

Greg

brubin
121 posts
 

# 1  New Telfunken ECC88 6922  $80 usd ea  (allow 50 hrs breakin for these cryo tube

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