ARC LS22 and pre tubes

I am looking for 8 "good tubes" to replace the eight Sovtek 6922 with a low budget. Please give me an advice.

Thanks

bartlett10-05-2009 11:11pm

newbee Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,815 posts 10-06-2009 at 02:29am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I assume you are looking for new production tubes, and something rugged and quiet (ARC's seem to like them best), and want something with a bit more warmth than Sovteks. My first choice would be EH6922's and, if you want a bit more color but not as balanced, the JJ's are OK too. I use them both, but neither in my ARC SP10 where I use NOS 6h23's. FWIW
newbee Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,815 posts 01-01-2011 at 12:12am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Jiceman, FWIW in my SP10 I used 6h23s (low noise/rugged) in the critical positions but I found I can put 'colored' tubes in the cathode follower positions (which do not add any gain and are less demanding on noise issues). I long ago gave up trying to get tone from the critical positions. The cathode follower tube/circuit provides no gain but affects the output so that you can drive long runs of IC's. Google it - I'm sure there are many thorough explanations there.