[Bobertsawesome]

For your Vali 2 or 2+?
I have a couple EH tubes including the 6922. I just bond with them… most people like them - I find them a little bright and thin. But I don’t plan on selling mine

Vali 2 original. Planned to upgrade to the 2+ but I figured it would be better to eat the extra cost and go to the Valhalla. I'm driving an HD800S so I'm not worried about sensitivity, and would prefer the extra power.

 

[oakparkmusicguy]

You don’t need an adapter for the 6CG7.
I don’t know how warm the 800S are
The warmest tube I have is a Coronado 6CG7.
I have some Fotons and Voskhod tubes that are very thick sounding but lack a bit in soundstage.
My 5670s seem very punchy and clear.

 

[inmytaxi]

Well, I just upgraded my headphones to the HD800S and I'm really looking to bring out the joyful warmth Sennheisers can provide on tubes. Obviously not as good as a complete tube amp such as the Valhalla, but something before I upgrade.

You looking for that 'hi impedance' hook up bro.

 

[Bobertsawesome]

Ended up ordering separate matched pairs of gold pin EH and Gold Lions from vivatube. Planning my upgrade to Valhalla sooner than later so it’ll be nice to roll these and break them in beforehand.

 

[dbull12]

Hey everyone, I'm planning on ordering the Vali 2+ soon for my 6XXs, and I was hoping I could get some help picking out a tube or two to try. I'll probably also be getting the Modi Multibit in the next couple months. I'm looking for a tube that will widen the soundstage a bit, give more of a "tubey" sound with good detail and timbre, be somewhat relaxed and pleasant (I just don't want anything fatiguing), and not be extremely hot. Assuming all those boxes get ticked then having a nice glow would also be a plus. I've looked on Upscale Audio, Tube Depot, Viva Tubes, TC Tubes, and Brent Jessee's site, and I've put together this list:

EH 6922 - $19
EH 6CG7 - $24
Voskhod Rocket 6N1P-EV - $14
Voskhod Rocket 6N23P - $22
Reflector 6N23P-EV - $37
RCA Cleartop 6CG7, side mounted getter - $20
Western Electric 396A - $60 (+$10 adapter)
Siemens 6DJ8 - $45
Amperex Bugleboy 6DJ8 - $49

Obviously I don't expect anyone to have heard all of these, but any guidance would be helpful. Is the WE 396A thought of by most as being by far the best among these? I'm not opposed to spending the money if it will really be a noticeable difference. The EH tubes seem pretty hit or miss based on all the posts I've read. The 6N1P-EV seems like it'll get pretty hot and I've seen a few people say it's a bit on the aggressive-sounding side. Also is the Reflector worth the extra money over the non-EV Voskhod 6N23? Any help is really appreciated.

 

[jonathan c]

Hey everyone, I'm planning on ordering the Vali 2+ soon for my 6XXs, and I was hoping I could get some help picking out a tube or two to try. I'll probably also be getting the Modi Multibit in the next couple months. I'm looking for a tube that will widen the soundstage a bit, give more of a "tubey" sound with good detail and timbre, be somewhat relaxed and pleasant (I just don't want anything fatiguing), not be extremely hot. Assuming all those boxes get ticked then having a nice glow would also be a plus. I've looked on Upscale Audio, Tube Depot, Viva Tubes, TC Tubes, and Brent Jessee's site, and I've put together this list:

EH 6922 - $19
EH 6CG7 - $24
Voskhod Rocket 6N1P-EV - $14
Voskhod Rocket 6N23P - $22
Reflector 6N23P-EV - $37
RCA Cleartop 6CG7, side mounted getter - $20
Western Electric 369A - $60 (+$10 adapter)
Siemens 6DJ8 - $45
Amperex Bugleboy 6DJ8 - $49

Obviously I don't expect anyone to have heard all of these, but any guidance would be helpful. I'd prefer to get something that will be good bang for my buck. Is the WE 396A thought of by most as being by far the best among these? I'm not opposed to spending the money if it will really be a noticeable difference. The EH tubes seem pretty hit or miss based on all the posts I've read. The 6N1P-EV seems like it'll get pretty hot and I've seen a few people say it's a bit on the aggressive-sounding side. Also is the Reflector worth the extra money over the non-EV Voskhod 6N23? Any help is really appreciated.

Do you have a $$ limit ? I ask because with adapters, other tube types can come “into play”. If you wish to stay in the 6DJ8/6922 tube type, some that I have used and very much liked (in Schiit Valhalla II) are:
~ Amperex PQ 6922 (white globe),
~ Siemens E88CC,
~ Tungsram E88CC (red lettering).
These are more $$ than what you have mentioned. Whatever you choose, purchase two. It is always good to have a backup.

 

[dbull12]

Do you have a $$ limit ? I ask because with adapters, other tube types can come “into play”. If you wish to stay in the 6DJ8/6922 tube type, some that I have used and very much liked (in Schiit Valhalla II) are:
~ Amperex PQ 6922 (white globe),
~ Siemens E88CC,
~ Tungsram E88CC (red lettering).
These are more $$ than what you have mentioned. Whatever you choose, purchase two. It is always good to have a backup.

Thanks for the suggestions! I'd like to not spend more than ~$70 and ideally less than that unless it's a big upgrade in sound quality from the cheap ~$20 tubes. The Tungsram E88CC is $70 on thetubestore so that would be the same as the WE 396A plus adapter. Have you happened to try the 396A?

 

[oakparkmusicguy]

I have the Voskhod you list. I don’t like them. Very thick sound. I’m not a huge fan of the EH but I think they would pair better with 6XX. And the lower power Rocket doesn’t have enough - go with the higher one - 6N23 I think.

I would say try a cheap GE 5670.

If you’re interested I have a lot of tubes I don’t use and would let them go cheap.
Some EH, some RCA 7N7, 6N7 (or is it 6NS7?) and others - some 6922, 6CG7.

Tube rolling is fun but matters less than I thought.

 

[hodgjy]

Hey everyone, I'm planning on ordering the Vali 2+ soon for my 6XXs, and I was hoping I could get some help picking out a tube or two to try. I'll probably also be getting the Modi Multibit in the next couple months. I'm looking for a tube that will widen the soundstage a bit, give more of a "tubey" sound with good detail and timbre, be somewhat relaxed and pleasant (I just don't want anything fatiguing), and not be extremely hot. Assuming all those boxes get ticked then having a nice glow would also be a plus. I've looked on Upscale Audio, Tube Depot, Viva Tubes, TC Tubes, and Brent Jessee's site, and I've put together this list:

1960s GE 6CG7. You could do a lot worse for a lot more money. They are under $15 shipped to your door from eBay.

 

[timb5881]

I have the Voskhod you list. I don’t like them. Very thick sound. I’m not a huge fan of the EH but I think they would pair better with 6XX. And the lower power Rocket doesn’t have enough - go with the higher one - 6N23 I think.

I would say try a cheap GE 5670.

If you’re interested I have a lot of tubes I don’t use and would let them go cheap.
Some EH, some RCA 7N7, 6N7 (or is it 6NS7?) and others - some 6922, 6CG7.

Tube rolling is fun but matters less than I thought.

I have rolled a lot of tubes over the years. Sometimes I hear a large difference and other times not so much. I would recommend getting an adapter to use 6SN7 with the Vali 2. One of my favorite tubes is a Sylvania 6SN7 with the off set parallel flat plates. This has a mellow tube.

 

[ScubaMan2017]

I've been musing about buying a pair of GE 6CG7 (matched [balanced triodes?], high gain, buy the Brazilian-made [just as good as USA-made w/o the $20/tube premium?], don't pay the extra $4/tube for 'low noise'... meh, that's WHY I want different tubes... I want to hear them whine). Link. And then swap them between my Valhalla 2 and Vali 2. Has anybody tried that? And if so, did it make an appreciable different in the output?

 

[stuff9414]

Hi this may be stupid I have tried 6 different tubes and I've enjoyed 5 of them. But the best looking glow has got to be the stock. Anyone recommend a tube that looking pretty?

 

[Mr Trev]

I got a GE triple mica 5670 that's pretty damn glowy. Seriously, the thing is like a nightlight

 

[oakparkmusicguy]

I got a GE triple mica 5670 that's pretty damn glowy. Seriously, the thing is like a nightlight

Yeah they are!! I was going to suggest a 5670.

 

[stuff9414]

Triple mica?