Driver Tubes 6922

I've heard a few people opining that the driver tube can be the most important tube.

Why is this?

What do you look for in a 6922?

What differences might I expect to hear replacing my modern GL e88cc with an expensive NOS 6922?

Any recommendations for a 6922 based on actual experience?

Thanks

tonydennison08-08-2023 4:55pm

tksteingraber Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 538 posts 08-30-2023 at 07:19pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Darn shame…I have not had issues like yours in several years of tube rolling. Only two noisy ones and a few that just sounded dull. I guess I am The Lucky One.
tonydennison OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 382 posts 08-31-2023 at 02:51am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @tksteingraber Well, I've always had a problem quitting and over reacting. :-) They are back in and Im going to get to the bottom of each and every one scientifically, what it does and when, all before Brent gets back from vacation so I can give him my findings. I'm sure he will be perfectly cool about whatever issues there are. I always have bad luck though. I had to return my Direct stream jr. because for some reason it wouldn't get along with my pre. That said, everything has been trouble free since then and the H4's have been perfect.
tonydennison OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 382 posts 09-13-2023 at 06:07pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I received a pair of RCA 5960’s NOS from Tubestore Canada as a substitute for 12AT7’s. Very Very nice. If you use 12At7’s and NOS, I strongly Suggest you get some of these...NOW. Anyway just thought I’d put it out there. TD