I had the VK30 with a Bryston amp (4BST) and loved the combo. The tubes I would recommend are the Sovtek 6922 as were in it. However, the Svetlana 6NIP will work, but the voltages are different so they may cause a problem later?? Bugle Boys are great if you can get them. Mullards will give you a sweet seductive sound and seduce your wallet a bit in the process. A great preamp. I miss mine. But, I had to downsize. The tubes I bought as back-up were the Sovtek 6922 in matched pairs. Good luck, Jeff
Re-tube time for a BAT VK30. Advice please
It's time, the tubes are going sideways on me. You sure notice when your tubes are done eh? The VK30 uses (6) 6922 tubes. I've rolled tubes plenty over the years but I'd really like to avoid buying a bunch and experimenting. I like my sound laid back, the 'statics are plenty detailed enough. Musical taste is all over the map, Associated gear:
Oracle Delphi MkIV, SME345 Arm, Grado Reference Cartridge (marble base)
Lehmann Black Cube Phono Preamplifier
YBD CD Integre CD player (Brightstar base, with remote)
Magnum Dynalab FT11 tuner (Brightstar base)
Nakamichi RX-202 Cassette Deck
Grado RA-1 Headphone Amplifier
Balanced Audio Technology VK500 amplifier (with BATPAK)
Martin Logan Quest Z speakers
(2) 5' Synergistic Research AC Reference power cords (preamplifier, phono stage)
(1) YBA Diamond power cord (CD player)
(2) Harmonic Technology Pro AC11 power cords (amplifier)
(2) Maple Audio Works Ambiance interconnect (Black Cube, CDP)
(2) Transparent MusicLink interconnect cords (Tuner, Grado Headphone amp)
(2) Phoenix Gold RCA-Balanced interconnect cable (Nakamichi Deck)
Goertz Micropurl 25' Balanced interconnect (preamplifier to amplifier)
Transparent MusicWave 10' Bi-Wire speaker cables (spades)
I'd prefer to keep the re-tube cost reasonable, appreciate any and all suggestions. Thanks, Jeff
Oracle Delphi MkIV, SME345 Arm, Grado Reference Cartridge (marble base)
Lehmann Black Cube Phono Preamplifier
YBD CD Integre CD player (Brightstar base, with remote)
Magnum Dynalab FT11 tuner (Brightstar base)
Nakamichi RX-202 Cassette Deck
Grado RA-1 Headphone Amplifier
Balanced Audio Technology VK500 amplifier (with BATPAK)
Martin Logan Quest Z speakers
(2) 5' Synergistic Research AC Reference power cords (preamplifier, phono stage)
(1) YBA Diamond power cord (CD player)
(2) Harmonic Technology Pro AC11 power cords (amplifier)
(2) Maple Audio Works Ambiance interconnect (Black Cube, CDP)
(2) Transparent MusicLink interconnect cords (Tuner, Grado Headphone amp)
(2) Phoenix Gold RCA-Balanced interconnect cable (Nakamichi Deck)
Goertz Micropurl 25' Balanced interconnect (preamplifier to amplifier)
Transparent MusicWave 10' Bi-Wire speaker cables (spades)
I'd prefer to keep the re-tube cost reasonable, appreciate any and all suggestions. Thanks, Jeff