6922 Preamp Tube Recommendations


Any recommendations for in-production 6922 tube that sounds extended, lush, quiet?

I’m going to place them into an Aikido Line Stage Preamp I’m building with high-end components like Duelund Cu coupling caps and tube rectification.

I’m looking for in production tubes, since I already have a matched pair NOS Siemens E88CC. I’m looking for a 6922 that can come somewhat close to the CCa.

Thanks!

88man

     Bite the bullet and find a nice pair of Amperex USN or USN-CEP 6922/7308s, from the 50's or early 60's.

                                      They're not all that salty!

      If you can mix one with a Siemens in each channel; you'll experience the warmth you seek, without any soupiness, or blocking of the air/clarity you enjoy from the E88CC/CCa.

                                          Been there/done that*

      They were supposedly built for quiet operation, but: destined for a preamp, I'd be certain they're tested for noise anyway.

       The Russian Rocket tubes were supposed be dazzlers, but: good luck finding the rare, good years at anything reasonable.

       I'd just be surprised if you can secure something currently in production, that doesn't sully the sound of your Siemens/system.   

                                       *ditto: Duelunds, etc 

Thank you @stereo5 , @petg60 , @rodman99999 , for making excellent suggestions! I’d like to try out the Amperex E88CC and 6N23P-EV.