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RE: 6922 to 6SL7

Posted by Eli Duttman on September 14, 2020 at 12:26:10:
The 6SL7 exhibits very high plate resistance and very low transconductance.
The 6922 exhibits very low plate resistance and very high transconductance.
The 2 types are NOT compatible.

Definitely leave well enough alone and find a 6DJ8 family variant you can "live" with. Among current production variants, the tube New Sensor sells under the Genelex Gold Lion label has a reputation for being "warm" sounding.