mids showdown.

I wasn't looking for philosophical answers :) I was looking to have some friendly input from people who enjoy sharing their stereo equipment likes and dislikes.

But if no one want's to come out play, that's fine too.

Is sweetness a subjective quality, that no one can prove right or wrong? I can prove too you that honey is sweeter than cream of tarter. Just stick out your tongue :)

Don't think you can get a better answer than Plato's.

It depends what your application is. Some circuits require a 6922/E88CC, or even a 7308/E188CC, whereas others can accept a 6DJ8/ECC88. After that the fun starts.
That being said which Telefunken are you referring to, and in what circuit? Preamp, CD or amp?

"Sweetness" is a subjective quality, so no, no one can prove you wrong -- but by the same token, you can't prove you're right. It's a matter of opinion...