[jonathan c]

Brand new to the LP world and just bought my first set of tubes to try out. There is sooo much stuff to read but after a day or two I decided on these d-getter 6922 gold pin tubes, military editions, sylvania's. Did I make a good choice?

A very good choice

 

[anincision]

A very good choice

ok thanks! Buying a random set of old tubes online, as a noob to all this, is a little nerve racking.

 

[DeweyCH]

I'm really digging these organ-branded 12AU7s... running with a pair of Conn-branded RCAs that arrived today and also these Baldwin-branded Raytheons:

I think I enjoy both more than the Amperex Bugle Boy 6922s. Never really did give the Electro-Harmonix that came with them much of a chance.

 

[CJG888]

I'm really digging these organ-branded 12AU7s... running with a pair of Conn-branded RCAs that arrived today and also these Baldwin-branded Raytheons:



I think I enjoy both more than the Amperex Bugle Boy 6922s. Never really did give the Electro-Harmonix that came with them much of a chance.

I see what you’ve done now: you’ve put a second (12”) platter on top of the original one (under the cork mat). Did you use glass?

 

[TK16]

I'm really digging these organ-branded 12AU7s... running with a pair of Conn-branded RCAs that arrived today and also these Baldwin-branded Raytheons:



I think I enjoy both more than the Amperex Bugle Boy 6922s. Never really did give the Electro-Harmonix that came with them much of a chance.

Most people here that have heard 6922 and adapter tubes favor 12AU7 and others. Early in the thread are many recommendations and sound signatures of a wide variety of tubes.

 

[DeweyCH]

I see what you’ve done now: you’ve put a second (12”) platter on top of the original one (under the cork mat). Did you use glass?

That's not a second platter, it's just a felt mat. I doubled up the mats on the platter to get the headshell more parallel with the record as it plays.

 

[jonathan c]

Has anyone here had any experience rolling the Lansdale (CBRZ) 12au7 in the LP?

I just came across your inquiry. I am listening to the system with Lansdale CBRZ (Jan-1952) in Tubemonger adapters in the LP. The sound is very clear, extended in range, filled with detail. Overall tonality is just right. Ambience, if present in a recording, is recovered wonderfully. (My LP has undergone the capacitor modifications and runs off an external linear power supply.)

 

[Slade01]

I just came across your inquiry. I am listening to the system with Lansdale CBRZ (Jan-1952) in Tubemonger adapters in the LP. The sound is very clear, extended in range, filled with detail. Overall tonality is just right. Ambience, if present in a recording, is recovered wonderfully. (My LP has undergone the capacitor modifications and runs off an external linear power supply.)

Thank you for that. I was always impressed with the Lansdale 7N7s, so no surprise their 12AU7s performs in the same manner (clear/extended/detail). Really appreciate it. I came across them on Langrex, so was surprised to see those tubes being sold over there.

 

[genesyndrome]

I'm currently running my LP with NOS Jan Philips 6922, and I'm really enjoying both the clean and warm presentation. Amazing with my modded SR325s. Has anyone tried their LP with Amperex Bugle Boys or Gold Lions? I'm looking at picking up either or.

 

[jonathan c]

I'm currently running my LP with NOS Jan Philips 6922, and I'm really enjoying both the clean and warm presentation. Amazing with my modded SR325s. Has anyone tried their LP with Amperex Bugle Boys or Gold Lions? I'm looking at picking up either or.

The Genalex/Gold Lion 6922s are really good. Clear, focused, extended range. I thought that they were a touch light in the bass. I like that they do not cost A&L. No experience with bugle boys. Recommend highly Amperex PQ 7308s

 

[TK16]

Found this, cheaper than I paid per pair with 4 singles. Seller has a single too.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/HOLY-GRAIL...770aadb2b30e409ffdf83ae|iid:1&redirect=mobile

 

[genesyndrome]

Do you normally have good luck with ebay tubes? Usually I try to get them from Frank over at upscale audio.

Edit: meant Kevin, I don't know who Frank is hahaha

 

[genesyndrome]

Those look nice! I'm a fan of NOS tubes but sometimes they can get ridiculously expensive. I was looking to try a current production and possibly a new NOS Amperex like that ebay pair, they look really nice

 

[TK16]

Do you normally have good luck with ebay tubes? Usually I try to get them from Frank over at upscale audio.

Edit: meant Kevin, I don't know who Frank is hahaha

For the most part yes, even sellers who deliberately or inadvertently sell bad tubes will work with you on refunds and returns. Not wanting a negative rating on Ebay. This thread has a treasure trove of info available and I recommend everyone in general reading it.

 

[genesyndrome]

For the most part yes, even sellers who deliberately or inadvertently sell bad tubes will work with you on refunds and returns. Not wanting a negative rating on Ebay. This thread has a treasure trove of info available and I recommend everyone in general reading it.

Awesome! I'll look around ebay. Yeah I got through about half of this thread. A lot of different tube recs, which is kind of normal in this hobby I think. No consensus is the consensus type of deal . However, I do find people online and Dr. Cavalli recommending the Gold Lions so I think I'll experiment with those since they're current prod. and relatively easy to get at a reasonable price.