Best 6922 or variant for Conrad-Johnson 16LS ?

Brandon,

Do you have a MK I LS16 or a MK II. I have the MK I and am thinking of upgrading. Is the upgrade worth the $500.00?

thanks,

JOhnny

Steve,

I have a premier 16LS. I really like the Tungsram ECC88. Has a great overall presentation that is similar to the Sovtek factory tubes but has no graininess. Also has a tout bass response. If you want a little livlier presentation try the Mullard ECC88's. Have not tried the Siemens or any 7308's as yet. Tube rolling is the way to go. You will be shocked at how much better this preamp sounds with NOS tubes.

Hope this helps,

JOhnny

Brandon,

Follow this link. Scroll down almost to the bottom of the page. He does not list a price, but I think they are $35.00 a piece. Don't hold me on that price, because it's been awhile.

http://www.tubeman.com/itmidx1.htm

Hope this helps,

Johnny

Steve,

The Mullard is a great tube and is no slouch, but the bass is not up to the Tungsram in my opinion. The tungsrams bass is top notch. This may be due to the fact that the tube is a little laid back in my system. Has a great balanced presentation, but it's one flaw is that it can sound a little too warm in my system. I have Premier 16LS, Premier 8A's, Sony X7ESD which I use as a transport only, a Dodson DA-217 MK II D, Eggleston Andras. All cabling is Cardas Golden Reference. The Mullards seem to have a little more sparkle and the classic Mullard midrange. To tell the truth I interchange both depending on my mood.

Hope this helps,

JOhnny

everyone this is a link to check out. I have found his observations to be pretty good.

http://www.audioasylum.com/audio/faq/joes-tubes.html#6DJ8