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6922 tube recommendations

A couple of years ago I purchased a Musical Fidelity x-can headphone amp. I followed MF's directions and left the thing on all the time, and eventually the tube burnt out. I bought a cheap replacement and it sounded like crap. Specically it had way too much noise to be enjoyable at moderate volumns. I basically haven't used the amp since then.

Given that my wife has been busting my chops for playing my music too loud at nights I was thinking of bringing this amp back into the rotation. However, I need to replace the tube before even considering it. Does anyone have a recommendation for a good 6922 tube? tried searching the forums w/o much luck.

thanks
Sballs
sballs
newbee
4,093 posts
 
Sballs, Glad you're happy with Joe's Tube Tore. It is a nice starting place. But consider that it doesn't include any new production tubes which have varying tonal qualities and, if noise is your only real issue, that is still obtainable from some manufacturers. Quality NOS 6922's and 6DJ8's are really expensive, especially when you order some tested for low noise.

If you specified what tubes you have now and how you view their tone, and what tone you would like, you just might get some specific and helpful responses.

FWIW.
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travis
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I've had great luck with Jim McShane. He'll tell you whether or not he's had experience with your equipment. Google is your friend.
mechans
2,999 posts
 
I second Jim McShane as a great source.
orpheus10
5,988 posts
 
I put some expensive NOS 6922 in my pre, and I was not overwhelmed. I have used NOS 12au7 tubes and was awed in another pre. Maybe 6922 NOS tubes don't make as much difference as 12au7 tubes. MY point is, I would not spend money on expensive NOS 6922 tubes.
bjesien
614 posts
 
If your not in a hurry Andy and VTS has some great tubes available. For better pricing he has a good "lightly used" supply too.
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