[jedgar]

I am hearing some hiss and thinking of getting new tubes.  Not noticeable when music is playing but detectible from a meter or so from speakers when there is no music signal.  None at all  if preamp is off. The preamp will be ten years old this year and I am 2nd owner, FWIW.

The original tube complement is two 6DJB/6922 tubes and I bought a two 6922 replacements from AVA a couple years ago. 

Current AVA price is $50 for a pair.

I would appreciate any comments on options.  Note that while I think my ears are pretty good and I can sometimes hear the difference between different recordings (LP vs CD vs HDCD vs low cost streaming choices) I'm not going after the never-final edge of possible improvements with crazy prices.

Good sound and longevity and reasonable costs are my criteria.

Thanks. 

Jay

[AllanS]

You might consider posting the question on the Tube-o-phile circle. “They’ve forgotten more about tubes than I’ll ever know” is a good description of the regulars and they’re quite helpful.
Nothing against AVA but you’ll also find recommendations for NOS tube vendors that are likely to have much greater variety at reasonable prices.

[JakeJ]

I posted this in another thread.  You might look into the JJ E88CC Gold, just $25 ea. https://www.thetubestore.com/jj-e88cc-6922