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Zanden 5000mkIII dac tube recomendations

I have a Zanden 5000mkIII dac in stock factory form including Zanden supplied tubes. These are, in power supply, Raytheon JRP 6X4W and 2 Sylvania 6CA4's. In output a Natonal 7308/E188CC(USA). I am not really looking to change the character of the sound, but wonder if I could get an overall "better" sound out of this very special dac. Part of my inquiry is instigated by my limited tube knowledge suggesting that the tubes in at the moment are a little run of the mill-or have I missed a key factor in their particular selection by Zanden? I would really like to sort this out and any comments or particular experiences would be much appreciated.Thanks.
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rcupka
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Get rid of the National. Although stamped 7308, it's really a 6922 (a poor one at that). Yamada will build the 5000 on a "special order" basis for use with a E188CC (7308) but the standard is a 6922 because of availability.

I'd recommend a NOS Amperex Holland, Tele or Siemens&Halske (1960's) depending on the rest of your system and personal preferences.

You have one of the finest DAC's on the planet and will enjoy it for years to come. The transport and power cords also make a big difference.
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