6DJ8 vs. 6922?

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Offline Brooklynbottle

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on: April 19, 2024, 06:13:01 AM
Greetings.
I'm really enjoying my Eros 2 now that I've gone over my work and have it up and running. This phono stage has me digging out vinyl I haven't listened to in years!
As an avid tube roller, I've dug around the forum to find that the 6DJ8 is just OK in place if the provided 6922. I'm wondering if there is any substantial benefit to going premium/NOS with that valve? How about the AU position?
I've read reports that reasonably upgrading the EF86's yield some interesting results.
I've also read here about the potential for obsessive pursuit of the "perfect" 6922.
Would really appreciate the current perspective of those who have been there, and done that.



Offline Paul Birkeland

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Reply #1 on: April 19, 2024, 07:06:13 AM
The 12AU7 would definitely be last on my list of upgrades for an Eros.  Finding some nice EF86s is a great idea!

Paul "PB" Birkeland

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