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Driving me crazy

Ok all you 6SN7 fans out there, here is your big chance to persuade me. I have been a 6922 guy for years, mostly owning BAT pre amps. But I have been going crazy wondering what the 6SN7 would sound like. If I went that way, I would most likely go with a guy who can build me ( a high quality ) 6SN7 pre, or I would try a Cary, because their dealers are plentiful.

So anyone out there, who has a ton of experience with both the 6922, and the 6SN7 care to comment. It would be greatly appreciated. I usually run amps with EL34's if that helps.

I am particularly interested in either the SLP-94 or SLP-98. Anyone heard these against a VK5i, or a VK3i?

thanks in advance!!!
kt_88
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jazzdude
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You might try Supratek. Mick's preamps use the 6SN7, with 6L6G's or EL34's for voltage regulators. Each pre is built to order.
kt_88 OP
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oops! I guess the SLP-94 employs the 12AU7, and 6C4. Boy do I feel like a dunce (*_*). But the SLP-94 is still quite an attractive pre.

I will look into the Wretch a little, but I really don't like the ascetics of the Cary.

Oz, if the VK3i is a bit darker than the Cary's, then I'm guessing the VK5i is also a bit darker sounding? I like the VK5i just fine, but as I said before " I am going crazy wanting to try the 6SN7 " And I do like the open look of the Cary.

Why have tube equipment if you can't see the tubes?
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ozzy62
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I can tell you that the SLP-94 and the SLP-98 sound significantly better than the VK-3i. The BAT is darker and not nearly as transparent or dynamic as either of the Carys.

Oz
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aaudio_imports
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I am One of Two US reps for Wyetech Labs. They make several Preamps using the 6SN7 tube. The Opal preamp just won a golden ear award from The Absolute Sound. Do some research on them to see what the reviewers say.
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