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6922 recommendations for ARC PH7

Hi folks,

Looking to roll the tubes in my Audio Research PH7 phono pre. Looking for a recommendation for a 6299 that will extend the top end, midrange and give me a little more airiness without sacrificing the bottom end (Sorta what we are all looking for right lol) 

the  tubes I’m currently using are 4 Electro-Harmonix which sound good but they are a little laid back on the top. Very neutral sound which is a good thing, but want to try something new. My main room is not a very lively room as it is. However after testing the ARC in my living room system which is much more lively room I still am not getting the result I’m after. Dont get me wrong. Not complaining about the sound of the pre at all. I have been wanting to roll the tubes in this piece for some time now if not more than to just experiment with. Just got the itch to try something new. 
Thanks 

-Keith
barnettk

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vusi_khumalo
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Well done, the Philips are very close to top of the hill!
Good that you will first do the PSU/rectifier before you do more rolling, especially because rolling rectifiers is another adventure! 
I wouldn't worry about Siemens, I don't believe they can beat what you have in an ARC phonostage. Maybe if we were talking DACs or a Preamp that handles a digital source. 
Yes the Teles are better than Philips in an ARC phono but also sound slightly cooler which you might not like. 

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