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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?
Thanks!
wbaggesen
a25105
129 posts
 
photon46,

I am a BHK250 user too, can you describe the sound signature of the Rocket tube and where you got it from?  thx.

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lowrider57
3,018 posts
 
I suggest u call Andy at Vintage Tube Services and speak to an expert.
  It sounds like Mullard may be what you need, he can tell you about the sonics of the 6922/E88CC Mullard vs. other brands. But premium tubes are not cheap.
newbee
4,093 posts
 
The new production JJ/Tesla E88CC is a very warm tube and quiet tube that I have used in a CDP with success. I've also used it in a headphone amp. It's cheap so give it a try, not much to lose.
gsm18439
738 posts
 
There are so many variants. This is one article that I found helpful:

https://www.audioasylum.com/scripts/d.pl?audio/faq/joes-tubes.html#6DJ8

But ultimately, it is a lot of trial and error. 
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tls49
1,318 posts
 

Have rolled quite a few 6922/7308/6DJ8. The early Siemens 6922/E88CC with gray shield was one of my favorites and always sounded excellent, never bright. Sometimes they may be labeled RCA, made in West Germany.

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