Warm sounding 6922 Type Tubes


Any suggestions for a warm sounding 6922 type tube for my Dac. I’m currently using a NOS Mullard 6DJ8 but I’m looking for a bit more warmth to tame some brighter recordings.

ronrags

among modern production 6dj8’s the jj is a warmish sounding tube

mullards and brimars among old stock ones, as well as us made ge’s

FWIW, after many years I stopped chasing NOS tubes (for the most, part depending on how old old is) and when selecting 6922's with a warm tone I use JJ's. They are cheap and fairly dependable, although I usually keep a few spares. For clearer toned 6922s I usually use 6h23s or EI 6922s gold pins, the former are fairly cool, the EI's a tad warmer).

Maybe I missed it, but I didn’t see what brand dac you were using. You might list your system because the issue may be somewhere else.

re-reading the whole thread, if tinnitis is a serious issue for the op leading to great sensitivity to treble notes, this may be the best option

https://www.schiit.com/products/lokius?Finish=542&AC%20Adapter=544&gad=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwxaanBhBQEiwA84TVXADPhbd4GdXQSIQzWIcMqNpnPMkniH_2j_BIj9B5fxPq3uyRqmTCKxoChlYQAvD_BwE

i just don't see a tube swap in a dac alterning the sound character enough to make a real difference for someone with tinnitis

The Dac I’m using is the Tubadour IV and previously I was using a MHDT Orchid. I purchased the Tubadour for the extra inner detail and more lively presentation. I do like the overall sound but I guess the extra extension and liveliness of the Tubadour affects my tinnitus more than previously.  So I was hoping to reduce some of the liveliness with tube rolling but maybe it’s not possible. The rest of my system leans towards the warm side including cables so I rather not go there.

If the tube rolling doesn’t help, I may just buy another Orchid. Thanks for your responses.