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What tubes for ARC LS 5 preamp - 6922/6DJ8

Hi,

I'm a neophyte as far as tube rolling goes
I have an ARC LS 5 preamp which has 10 6922/6DJ8 tubes

I currently have the Soltek 6922 Russian tubes that Arc stocks in their units

can anyone recommend a tube or combinations of tubes to achieve warmth, transparency, tonal balance, richness etc.
(less transistor like - more musicality)

probably not looking at the ultra expensive, but the best bang for the buck a step or two above the stock solteks

also can anyone recommend an online vendor or audiogon member who sells quality tubes at reasonable rates

thanks a lot

Tom
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Showing 1 response by ed_sawyer

ed_sawyer
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I'd second the nomination of Amperex, but everything they make is great, 6DJ8, 6922 and 7308. 6DJ8's are nice, their earliest type (Bugle boy, etc.) is not crazy money. Let me know if you need some, I have at least 10 I can part with. Check my feedback if you need confirmation.

thanks
-Ed
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