c-j preamps used to be really hard on tubes. They had 29 dbs of gain which required that the tubes be driven hard. Driving the tubes hard makes them go noisy quickly. I see the ET 7 has 25 dbs of gain which is better but still probably not easy on the tube.
I suggest you talk to Kevin Deal at Upscale Audio. He will tell you which tubes can handle the punishment your pre dishes out.
Kevin is a controversial guy, some like him, others don't. I hope we don’t have that debate again. You will be clear about what he thinks after you talk to him. You can decide for yourself whether you want to do business with him. One 6922 won’t be big money by Audiogon standards, so I say give him a try.
I suggest you talk to Kevin Deal at Upscale Audio. He will tell you which tubes can handle the punishment your pre dishes out.
Kevin is a controversial guy, some like him, others don't. I hope we don’t have that debate again. You will be clear about what he thinks after you talk to him. You can decide for yourself whether you want to do business with him. One 6922 won’t be big money by Audiogon standards, so I say give him a try.