# 1 New Telfunken ECC88 6922 $80 usd ea (allow 50 hrs breakin for these cryo tube
BEST TUBES FOR AUDIO RESEARCH PRE-AMP (LS-16)
Just looking for input on people's experiences with pre-amp tubes for my Audio Research LS-16.
For the last couple of replacements I have chosen GOLD LION E88CC/6922's.
Before those it was Electro-Harmonix 6922's.
I think the Gold Lions are smoother (less bright)....which is to my liking...and still detailed...nice midrange...
I mostly listen to vinyl...system is Audio Research LS 16 pre-amp...Audio Reserch 100.2 power amp (solid state) VPi Scoutmaster TT,,,Wilson Sophia speakers (first series).
Also any thoughts on how much of an upgrade an LS-26 or LS-27 would be.
Thanks!
Greg