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6922 recommendations for ARC PH7

Hi folks,

Looking to roll the tubes in my Audio Research PH7 phono pre. Looking for a recommendation for a 6299 that will extend the top end, midrange and give me a little more airiness without sacrificing the bottom end (Sorta what we are all looking for right lol) 

the  tubes I’m currently using are 4 Electro-Harmonix which sound good but they are a little laid back on the top. Very neutral sound which is a good thing, but want to try something new. My main room is not a very lively room as it is. However after testing the ARC in my living room system which is much more lively room I still am not getting the result I’m after. Dont get me wrong. Not complaining about the sound of the pre at all. I have been wanting to roll the tubes in this piece for some time now if not more than to just experiment with. Just got the itch to try something new. 
Thanks 

-Keith
barnettk
barnettk OP
410 posts
 
New tubes have arrived! WOW that was fast. I just ordered them on Wed.  Anyway just in time for the weekend. 
barnettk OP
410 posts
 
ratings as such:

2 tubes t1=1200 t2=10000
2 tubes t1=1200 t2=10500

so two sets of 2 perfectly matched

not to shabby at all
barnettk OP
410 posts
 
So here is my question. Should I stagger these for example:

socket 1 (12000-10000)
socket 2 (12000=10500)
socket 3 (12000-10000)
socket 4 (12000-10500)

or sockets 1&2 (12000-10000)
sockets 3&4 (12000-105000)

oh and correction on the post above that should read 12000, not 1200. 

not sure if it matters or not.
rushfan71
291 posts
 
Of the many I tried in my Manley Chinook phonostage, Mazda 7308 are my favorite. Most complete sounding. Extended highs, full rich bass and transparent midrange.

Got them from Brent Jesse
barnettk OP
410 posts
 
Oh by the way. Nevermindedon my question. Got the answer from ARC. 
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