Supratek Tubes and Tube Swappin' for Everybody


I will have a Supratek Chenin in my set up in a day or so. Since so many folks are rolling tubes around here I was hoping to garner a comprehensive list of everybodies favorite tube compliments. Be it NOS or NIB or WLATB (Whatever's layin around the basement)
Being that the "Deal of the Century" thread is a little more like a novel I figured this would be a good place to post questions and answers related to one subject of Supratek amps and pres.
On to the subject of me. I don't have immediate plans to swap tubes as I've figured that Mr. Maloney would supply us with something listenable for the break in period. But, since so many have reported such dramatic improvments I want to ask this question:
What is your favorite compliment for quietest gain and dynamics in the phono stage?
I will be using the Chenin exclusively for vinyl ( I don't have a CD player) and listen to loads of early rock and roll and Jazz bands, smaller jazz bands mostly, quartets and quintets. Some classical, the usual Beethoven and Mozart, but usually just a lot of loud garage rock.
Ok, now lets see what happens.
mc5baby

Showing 1 response by nickatkins

Hi all,

I want to improve my phono stage by replacing the 6922 tubes on my Chenin and based on what I've read recently, esp. comments from Mick, this seems like a good thing to try. I've already rolled my 6sn7 with Ken Rad VT-231 "US Navy" from the '40s.

Can Chenin owners say which 6922 tubes do the best job, for the money? I know the Telefunken CCa are supposed to the pinnacle but they are very expensive. Tube World has a lot of 6922s for sale but which have you tried that did the best job for you? My price limit is about $250 for a pair.

Many thanks,

Nick.