Audio Reseach ref 1 tubes.

Is there any way to improve a Ref1 by changing tubes in the preamp?
If yes which on do you suggest?
Originally there are 8 6922 russian .
Thanks

odiomuse03-17-2001 2:13pm

mchd1 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 93 posts 03-17-2001 at 02:58pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Yes there is. I am using Sovtek 6922s made in the 1970s from Kevin at Upscale Audio WITHOUT the ARC damping rings.
j_k Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 234 posts 03-18-2001 at 01:52am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have the 6922s from Kevin as well in a LS-25. Highly recommended for the $$. There are a lot of other NOS tubes that are pricey (especially needing 8), but they all have a characteristic sound. Which way do you want your system to change??
dog_lover Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 23 posts 03-18-2001 at 01:43pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete j k, could you describe the differences in the LS-25 you experienced with these NOS tubes? I would like to try these with my LS-25 as well. I saw that Kevin has several models available on his site. Do you know which would offer a more harmonically rich sound with less treble detail than the factory tubes provided, as my Von Schweikert VR-6's are a bit much in the treble. Thanks very much for your suggestions. Also would you suggest replacing the output tubes to the same in my VT-100 Mk II? Thanks again.