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Has anyone heard the 6N1P preamp tube?

Hi,

I have a Counterpoint SA-1000 preamp-which I like. Currently, I am using a Sovtek 6922 on it. I think the tube sounds a bit harsh. Tried JAN Phillips tubes (twice), but the Phillips tubes proved to not be compatatable with the pre-amp- it introduces a scratchy noise into the output along with what every I am playing. I noticed in the Musical Direct catalog that Svetlana makes a 6N1P tube that is compatable with 6922/6DJ8 and was wondering if anyone has listened to this tube. I am on a budget so I cannot afford NOS tubes.

Thanks

Rich
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Second on the warning. These aren't 100% compatible with 6922/6DJ8. Talk w/Counterpoint before trying 'em.
My Metronome CD2V Sig cdp uses the 6N1P, which is only made in one factory. If you search archives you'll find details on a couple of differently marked version, but most are close in sound.
There are lots of good sounding 6922's out there. The Electro mentioned above is definitely one of the best of them. If you want to try NOS later, the Amperex Bugle Boys have been good to me, as have been Siemens and Telefunken. The Mullards are over-rated on a relative price/perf basis, IMHO. Cheers, Spencer
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