It is difficult to talk of how a tube "sounds" because the same tube sounds different in different circuits. Perhaps if you told us what product these tubes would be placed in, this would help us to give you a recommendation. Not knowing that, IMO, Telefunken 6922 tubes offer more of the characteristics you are searching for than any other tubes that I have tried. They are extended, particularly in the bass. They have great smoothness through the entire frequency range. High frequencies are sometimes less prominent than with other NOS 6922's, but don't confuse this with lack of high frequency extension. I find Telefunkens more neutral rather than warm, but they are certainly warmer than many other NOS tubes. Mullards, on the other hand, have much more midrange emphasis and punchy dynamics. I don't find them quite as extended in either the bass or highs as Telefunken tubes. Where the Telefunkens really shine is soundstage. No NOS tube that I have tried produces the broad and deep soundstage of the Telefunken and I have tried various varieties of Amperex, Philips, Siements and Mullard. My experience with NOS 6922's was developed with my CAT Ultimate and to a lesser degree with my Kora Hermes 24/192 DAC, but let us know what equipment you will be using them in. Perhaps someone with specific experience with THAT equipment can give you a more precise answer.
NICE 6922 tube that is warm vs cool
High fell o's.
I am looking for som enice sounding 6922 compatable tubes that have good bass that is not rolled off compared to the best neutral sounding tubes (perhaps the Siemens-Halski or Amperex 7308s from 40's to 60's), but has a bit more tube magic/warmth in the mids, with highs that are accurate.
I'm not a detail junkie, I just have some theories regarding
"presence", and I'm trying to find some warmer sounding 6922s to test my ideas.
thanks all.
I am looking for som enice sounding 6922 compatable tubes that have good bass that is not rolled off compared to the best neutral sounding tubes (perhaps the Siemens-Halski or Amperex 7308s from 40's to 60's), but has a bit more tube magic/warmth in the mids, with highs that are accurate.
I'm not a detail junkie, I just have some theories regarding
"presence", and I'm trying to find some warmer sounding 6922s to test my ideas.
thanks all.
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