Here is a little mini review/impressions of some of the 6DJ8/6922 tubes I have used with the Taboo.
This is the first thing I have written like this concerning audio equipment so I hope this doesn't turn out too terribly!
Stock Tubes (not sure what brand they are)
-Honestly these tubes are pretty good which was a surprise to me.
-My Woo Audio WA2 stock tubes were garbage and all had to be replaced for it to reach it's full potential so this tube being good was a nice surpise!
-Detail is pretty good, their weakest part is probably instrument separation, everything is a tad muddled together compared to some of the other tubes.
JJ E88CC/6DJ8 Gold Pins
-These were probably the worst tubes with my WA2, and they continue that trend with the Taboo.
-These did not dig as deep as the stock tubes nor have as much bass impact.
-Less treble extension as well
-Detail retrieval is average at best.
-I bought these for probably 30 something dollars and for that price there are just much better tubes out there.
Amperex 6DJ8 Bugle Boys
-These have a vaulted reputation among tube rollers, and for good reason!
-Like removing a veil from the JJ's, some clarity!
-Great bass extension and impact, slightly more muddled compared to the stock tubes though.
-Instrument separation is much improved
-Compared to the stock and JJ tubes these were much more "fun", it was easier to really get into the music.
Amperex 6DJ8 Orange Globes
-These were my favorite tubes with the WA2 and are probably my favorite Amperex tube that I have heard
-These tubes are mid monsters and really bring them forward.
-Having said that the pronounced mids make the bass seem slightly less impactful compared to the bugle boys, however there is none of the muddled feeling I heard the the Bugle Boys.
-These have a very "airy" treble that is a joy to listen to.
-These have more detail than any of the previous tubes to my ears.
-Highly recommended!
JAN Sylvania 6922 Gold Pins Green Label
-In my opinion the best tube for the Taboo.
-Very Linear with the best treble of all these tubes
-Probably slightly less bass impact than the Orange Globes or the Bugle boys, but maybe a smidge more detailed/sharp.
-These have the best instrument separation and detail retrieval and is their strongest quality IMO
-These make the JJ's sound like they are slogging through mud so to speak.
-While the mids are not as pronounced as the Orange Globes they have a more realistic presentation of the music.
Hope this helps with some of the tube rolling, I'll try to update this as I get to spend even more time with these tubes.
