Valve Advice Please.

[DaveK]

Hi Guys,
Hopefully this is the right place to post this but if not, Mods feel free to reposition it :) .
I have a HA10 headphone amp and a buffer amp that is a Chinese copy of the Musical Fidelity X10D buffer amp. Both use the same valves, 1 in the HA10 and 2 in the MF X100 clone. I have received the following quote from HK, for 3 pieces, including a pair matched for the psuedo MF X100 - these prices are each, plus shpping etc (and duty etc if HMRC get involved :steam: ).

"Philips Jan 6922 Made in USA @US$17 each
Philips E88CC SQ Gold Pin Made in Holland @US$100 each
Amperex 6922 Gold Pin Made in USA @US$40 each
Amperex ECC88/6DJ8 Made in Holland @US$40 each
RCA 6922 Gold Pin Made in USA @US$55 each
Sylvania GB6922 Gold Pin made in USA @US$50 each
Mullard ECC88/6DJ8 made in Gt. Britain @US$35 each
Sylvania Jan 6DJ8 Made in USA @US$20 each"

Is anyone able to offer which represents the 'best bang for the buck' amongst these, or offer to match or beat these prices, or alternatively offer better 'bang for buck' alternatives.
Any help greatly appreciated.
Dave.

[Marco]

Hi Guys,
Hopefully this is the right place to post this but if not, Mods feel free to reposition it :) .



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I know what I'll be buying you for your Christmas... ;)

Marco.

[DaveK]

I know what I'll be buying you for your Christmas... ;)

Marco.

A pair of reading glasses? ;) .

[Marco]

Hehehe... Perhaps better ones than those you're using now? :eyebrows:

Anyway, I'm sure that someone will be along to help soon. Unfortunately, although I've used valves from all those manufacturers, I haven't used the specific types you've mentioned :)

Marco.

[vouk]

Hi Guys,
Hopefully this is the right place to post this but if not, Mods feel free to reposition it :) .
I have a HA10 headphone amp and a buffer amp that is a Chinese copy of the Musical Fidelity X10D buffer amp. Both use the same valves, 1 in the HA10 and 2 in the MF X100 clone. I have received the following quote from HK, for 3 pieces, including a pair matched for the psuedo MF X100 - these prices are each, plus shpping etc (and duty etc if HMRC get involved :steam: ).

"Philips Jan 6922 Made in USA @US$17 each
Philips E88CC SQ Gold Pin Made in Holland @US$100 each
Amperex 6922 Gold Pin Made in USA @US$40 each
Amperex ECC88/6DJ8 Made in Holland @US$40 each
RCA 6922 Gold Pin Made in USA @US$55 each
Sylvania GB6922 Gold Pin made in USA @US$50 each
Mullard ECC88/6DJ8 made in Gt. Britain @US$35 each
Sylvania Jan 6DJ8 Made in USA @US$20 each"

Is anyone able to offer which represents the 'best bang for the buck' amongst these, or offer to match or beat these prices, or alternatively offer better 'bang for buck' alternatives.
Any help greatly appreciated.
Dave.

Hi Dave,

Having used them in the past, I very strongly recommend the Amperex tubes/valves - their 6DJ8/6922/7308 types are widely considered as some of the best around. Very reliable, sweet sounding, and at 40 bucks a real steal: they usually go for at least two/three times more elsewhere. Is the 6922 (US) the PQ gold pin version? For something a little more exotic that will still not break the bank - Telefunken E88CC/6922. Legendary stuff.;)
Alternatively, the Mullard 6922 (gold pin) is a solid choice.
Hope this helps!

[DaveK]

Hi vouk,
Many thanks, that is exactly the information I was looking for - much appreciated.
Cheers.

[vouk]

Pleasure. Enjoy!:cool: