[Capt369]

I'd like to hear from others who have rolled the 6dj8 etc. with this amp and what their impressions are of each tube tried, from cheap to exotic.
 
Thanks.

 

[Designer79]

Could we extend on the idea of this thread a bit? It seems the Vali 2 is shipping with different stock tubes. Would be nice to know what everybody got as the stock tube, and what it's sonic performance is compared to the tubes used for rolling. I got a US made Sylvania, have to check the exact spec and number once I finish work, will add a pic as well.

 

[Capt369]

Could we extend on the idea of this thread a bit? It seems the Vali 2 is shipping with different stock tubes. Would be nice to know what everybody got as the stock tube, and what it's sonic performance is compared to the tubes used for rolling. I got a US made Sylvania, have to check the exact spec and number once I finish work, will add a pic as well.

Sure, anything to do with tubes for this amp would be great.

 

[GrouchoMarx1933]

Subbed. I'll be picking up my Vali 2 today, and I've got an Electro-Harmonix 6CG7 (current production) on the way from Tube Depot. I have my eye on one or two NOS tubes as well, but I didn't want to order them yet, as they're more expensive, and I think two tubes is good enough to start.

 

[a44100Hz]

I'll try to contribute to this over the weekend. I have a handful of tubes I've tried with it that need more listening time. So far a NOS Amperex Bugle Boy from Holland is taking the lead.

 

[rgmffn]

I just received my 6CG7 EH from Tube Depot today.  I've only got about 3 hrs on it so far but it's not sounding anywhere near like the 6922 EH.  I have a post in the main thread on the 6922 EH.  I'll give the 6CG7 some more time to break-in but it's got a long way to go equal the 6922 EH. I don't have much faith it's gonna make it.  The difference is great and easily apparent as it stands right now.
 
I also have a JJ 6922.  It doesn't have much time on it.  I was pretty much underwhelmed when I tried it.  It was bland sounding.  I'll have to put some more break-in time on it, but it's last in the queue.
 
And I have the stock tube.  Mine is an ITT 6BQ7A (Japan)  I have a great idea for that one.  A hammer.
Ok, that might be a little extreme, but I don't like the one that came with mine.
 
I'll give some kind of a comparison post sometime later when I've had more time with em.
 
Oh,,, and I'm so smitten with the Electro-Harmonix 6922 EH, I've ordered another one from a different supplier just to see if the one I have just happens to be something special or what!   I'll let y'all know that too.

 

[volly]

Subbed, I'll be back....

 

[GrouchoMarx1933]

My Vali 2 is plugged and I'm listening now. The tube I got was stamped "Standard TV" (or TU possibly, the writing is a bit stylized). On the back is the number 6BQ7A, and on the side are numbers 4-17 and 274.
 
This hasn't been plugged in long but I'm feeling it's more crisp while simultaneously less harsh than the single-ended out of the Geek Out V2, which I was previously using for my amping needs. There seems to be a touch more clarity and instrument separation/definition as well. It's not night and day, more like dusk and day, but it still feels like a good upgrade.

 

[a44100Hz]

My Vali 2 stock tube is a "6BZ7/6BQ7A CANADA". No other markings.

 

[rgmffn]

  My Vali 2 stock tube is a "6BZ7/68Q7A CANADA". No other markings.

I think that's /6BQ7A.

 

[GrouchoMarx1933]

Oh, mine says "Made in the USA". I just checked.

 

[h2rulz]

Here's my stock tube,
 
6BQ7/6BZ7
GE Electronic TUBE
MADE IN U.S.A
 
 
Currently listening to the 6CG7 electro-harmonix and enjoying its more laid back sound compared to the stock tubes.
I also have a gold pin JJ E88CC. Will have to give the Electro Harmonix 6922 a try.
So far, from my limited time with all the tubes, the JJ E88CC falls somewhere in between the stock and 6CG7 in terms of sound.

 

[volly]

Ok, here is my stock tube...

 
And this one is the Philips 7DJ8...

 
After some reading around I finally decide to roll the 7DJ8 tube in, works fine, very very quiet and first few hours of listen is a really airy and smooth sound.
 
Bass is big and solid with a beautiful smooth mid range to die for! High's are noticeably more airy than the stock tube.
 
However the stock tube is a great and I mean great start, Schiit picked a very decent tube to pair with the Vali 2.
 
I can't wait for this tube to really burn in and open right up. 
 
Got my eye on a few tubes, so stay tuned!

 

[NewEinstein]

I also received a 6BZ7/6BQ7A CANADA as the stock tube. I need to listen to it more to see what way I want to go. I will follow this thread to see how other tubes compare.

 

[nordkapp]

Any thoughts on the EH 6922? I just ordered one for my V2. I know it's a big time input/gain tube for a lot of the upper echelon stereo preamplifiers out there(ARC, BAT, MCINTOSH etc.)