I have rolled a LOT of different NOS 6922's in various amps, pre-amps and DACs over the past 20 years. Stay away from the newer orange label Amperex 6922's, as well as the green label ones. The early 1960s U.S. white labels are less forward sounding and have stronger bass than the comparable Holland versions, and well balanced all around. Prices are not near as high as the Telefunkens, which are wonderful tubes as well, but a bit "cooler" sounding (not as warm). The Tele's are hard to beat for detail and clarity, but the Amperex ones I mentioned come quite close. Mullards are warmer, sweeter, and not edgy in general.
My 6922 Tubes Are Too Bright!
I recently bought a Canary CD-100 CD player. I swapped out the ElectroHarmonix 6922 tubes for Amperex NOS made in Holland since I had read a review stating that the tubes it came with were too bright. Unfortunately, it's still too bright for my tastes. Does anyone have a 6922 they would recommend that's a bit warmer?
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