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Tubes for Counterpoint 3

I am making my first tube purchase for the Counterpoint 3 mostly for the phono section. i will be using the phono stage for now through a B&K PT3 mk2. The unit comes with two 6dj8 tubes in the phono stage. Would I gain anything by replacing the tubes in the phono section with higher quality tubes as an inexpensive improvement. If so, what tubes are recommended.....

Thanks for the advice.....

Eagleman
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sbennett268
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Eagleman,
Check with Mike at altavistaaudio.com. He is the expert as he was the designer/builder of CounterPoint.
bigkidz
1,784 posts
 
Try Amperex Bugle Boy 6DJ8s very smooth and sweet sounding.

Look on AA under FAQs and read Joe's Tube Lore for more info on 6DJ8 tubes. He is pretty accurate with what they sound like.

Happy Listening.
eagleman6722 OP
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According to the seller the tubes that came in the unit are Electroharmonics 6922. Anyone heard of this tube? How does it compare to the better Amperex or Seimens in the 6DJ8 family? I checked Joe's tube lore on Audio Asylum and it does not mention this tube....

Eagleman
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