[nwavesailor]

And also the 7728. My dac can use 12at7 as well.

I'm pretty sure (?) you were the pioneer and 'found' the Raytheon / CBS 7730's to try in the LP!

 

[TK16]

I'm pretty sure (?) you were the pioneer and 'found' the Raytheon / CBS 7730's to try in the LP!

Since you only need single tube give this a whirl. Extremely early Heerlen ECC82. 1956 or earlier.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Philips-Mi...rentrq:1e4f2aa81740a4e86c8e1c09ffffe15e|iid:1

 

[nwavesailor]

Ahhhhhhhhhhh...........I may snag it although I just bought a Raytheon 7730 and 2, 7728's today.

 

[ruinedx]

Should have pair of 1960s BEL 6922 by end of week. india plant version of philips pq holland.

 

[kkrazik2008]

Should have pair of 1960s BEL 6922 by end of week. india plant version of philips pq holland.

I am considering these tubes, albeit not for a LP but for a WA3. I’m browsing through as I don’t see a dedicated 6922 thread, figured you good folks would have some good suggestions.

To anyone in general any good suggestions for a matched pair of 6922 in the $200 range?

 

[ruinedx]

I am considering these tubes, albeit not for a LP but for a WA3. I’m browsing through as I don’t see a dedicated 6922 thread, figured you good folks would have some good suggestions.

To anyone in general any good suggestions for a matched pair of 6922 in the $200 range?

The two standouts in this range seem to be the 1960s BEL 6922 (popular herleen holland plant-like sound type) and 1960s Siemens 6922 (popular german plant-like sound type). The former most say has extended highs+enhanced mids without being clinical, the latter extended highs tho a bit more clinical but with enhanced bass. Both great choices tho depending how you want the sound profile to lean

 

[kkrazik2008]

The two standouts in this range seem to be the 1960s BEL 6922 (popular herleen holland plant-like sound type) and 1960s Siemens 6922 (popular german plant-like sound type). The former most say has extended highs+enhanced mids without being clinical, the latter extended highs tho a bit more clinical but with enhanced bass. Both great choices tho depending how you want the sound profile to lean

Thank you for the suggestions, I am looking for a nice lush/wet sound but not overly bass heavy across the board.

 

[ruinedx]

Thank you for the suggestions, I am looking for a nice lush/wet sound but not overly bass heavy across the board.

Probably the 1960s bel then

 

[Guidostrunk]

I know it's a leap, but you will be rewarded! Get a pair of these and you'll forget about 6922 variants.
https://www.tubemonger.com/12Axx_to...IB_1960s_p/12axx-ecc88-adap-novib-mcmurdo.htm
The 12au7 variants are cheaper and deliver superior SQ to any 6922. That includes the Siemens CCa, Telefunken e188cc/CCa, and the Eindhoven or Heerlen pinched waist e88cc.

Thank you for the suggestions, I am looking for a nice lush/wet sound but not overly bass heavy across the board.

 

[kkrazik2008]

I know it's a leap, but you will be rewarded! Get a pair of these and you'll forget about 6922 variants.
https://www.tubemonger.com/12Axx_to...IB_1960s_p/12axx-ecc88-adap-novib-mcmurdo.htm
The 12au7 variants are cheaper and deliver superior SQ to any 6922. That includes the Siemens CCa, Telefunken e188cc/CCa, and the Eindhoven or Heerlen pinched waist e88cc.

Oh, I didn't realize this was an option. Thank you for the suggestion, would this affect the amp in terms of voltage or bias? I think that is what it is called, I am a novice when it comes to tubes so forgive my lack of technical explanation.

 

[Guidostrunk]

Nope. Things work and sound fantastic with these tubes.

Oh, I didn't realize this was an option. Thank you for the suggestion, would this affect the amp in terms of voltage or bias? I think that is what it is called, I am a novice when it comes to tubes so forgive my lack of technical explanation.

 

[DowdyPrime]

Might you guys help me identify a pair of 12ax7 tubes? The guy who is selling them only takes *really* bad photos, so those aren't of much help. But they have Amperex Bugle Boy logo, and on the same latitude as the logo, two lines of numbers: the top is 65 and the bottom is 27. These seem printed. I start to get confused because the guy also says that etched into the glass of both tubes is the following sequence: 165 4532. Any ideas? Thanks.

EDIT: forgot to say they were 12ax7/ECC88

 

[TK16]

Might you guys help me identify a pair of 12ax7 tubes? The guy who is selling them only takes *really* bad photos, so those aren't of much help. But they have Amperex Bugle Boy logo, and on the same latitude as the logo, two lines of numbers: the top is 65 and the bottom is 27. These seem printed. I start to get confused because the guy also says that etched into the glass of both tubes is the following sequence: 165 4532. Any ideas? Thanks.

EDIT: forgot to say they were 12ax7/ECC88

12AX7 won't work on LP gain it too high. ECC88 is not in the same series. Links to ad or pics?

 

[Guidostrunk]

Definitely what @TK16
said.
A shame that the 12at7 doesn't work either!

 

[DowdyPrime]

Definitely what @TK16
said.
A shame that the 12at7 doesn't work either!

Thanks! I can use the 12ax7 elsewhere, but the numbers baffled me. Honestly, the images are useless, the guy doesn’t know how to focus . I think I may just let this go, since my interactions sine I first wrote haven’t made me super confident.