Looking for a softer tube


Currently using Philips SQ E88C tubes in my preamp (Lector Zoe ) and am looking for another tube that can give me the same detail, but a little warmer / softer on the top.

The Zoe can use a variety of different tubes :

12AT7/12AU7/6CG7/12BH7

So open for suggestions.
bjamz

Showing 1 response by frogman

The 6dj8 family of tubes, to which your e88cc belongs, will probably have, as a group, a very different sound signature in your preamp's circuit than the 12_7's that have been recommended so far. Why not first stick to the family of tubes that you currently use, just one with a tonality more to your liking? With that in mind, and to address your specific concerns, I have found that in MY line stage the USA Amperex 6922 like these http://app.audiogon.com/listings/amperex-6922-e88cc-tested-new-best-used-tubes give me a similar tonality, with similar amount of detail, but less aggressive up top than my Phillips SQ's.

If you want to spend some money look for some USA Amperex 6922 white label PQ's. Good luck.