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6922 Replacements for BAT VK-300x

I purchased a pre-owned VK-300x integrated, and one of the 6922's is microphonic. I replaced both tubes with a spare set of Sovtek's that I had laying around. I'd like to put something a bit more refined in their place. Has any BAT integrated and/or preamp owner here experimented with anything else that they would recommend? My preference is to lean towards warmth over an analytical sound.

I've tried to call Andy at VTS, but I'm not sure he's still selling tubes based on a couple threads I've seen here. I've purchased from Kevin at Upscale, but his "didn't buy gear here" prices are quite high. Anyone here purchased from Tube Depot with success?

Thanks,
Chris
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hedgehog OP
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Thank you, so much, to all the respondents. I did check out the Brent Jesse site, and I may place an order soon.

I've been in touch with a couple of vendors, and it looks like a good short-term replacement is going to be the 6N23...Mang53's suggestion was repeated by Jim McShane.

I also picked up a pair of Mullard 6922's from a fellow member. I'll be leaving the cover off of the BAT for a while during my experimentation.

Chris
audiojoy4
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Chris I am confident that an ECC85 of the cheapest make will always beat a Mullard 6922, you will get that natural tonality much more with the ECC85.

Luke
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Luke, are there any compatibility issues in the BAT? I don't want to end up frying something...
audiojoy4
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Good point, but i have directly exchanged the 85 for the 88 in numerous products, and there has never been any issues. But you are right to be careful.
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Eventually, I'll get around to touching base with BAT to get their feedback on the 85 for 88 exchange.
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