mix 6DJ8 in Cal Aria Mark III?

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Dear members,
I am a newbie here and also a new audiophile although I am a professional jazz musician . I have been trying to assemble a system on a budget (listed in the system's page) and I am using a CAL Aria Mark III CD player that I am happy with.
It uses 2 6922 type tubes. I have been reading the archives and experimenting with so far: Amperex Orange Globe 6DJ8, large getter Bugle Boys 6DJ8, old Mullard 6DJ8 and Amperex Orange A-frame 6DJ8. I have some dutch Amperex 7308 on the way.
So far, I really like the clarity and bass of the Amperex A-frame but they do get a little too bright for me. The Bugle Boys, and even more so the Mullard, while pleasingly warm and great for some CDs, sound to me a little unclear and soft. I wish I could have something in between, which the Amperex 7308 might turn out to be.
However, meanwhile and in general, is it possible to use one of each, let's say the A-frame and the BB? I am not sure what functions the tubes have in this CD player, I believe they are used in the output stage.
Any information or suggestion would be very much appreciated. Many Thanks!
Jerome
www.jeromesabbagh.com

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Topic - mix 6DJ8 in Cal Aria Mark III? - Jerome Sabbagh 11:11:28 04/11/06 (2)

Re: mix 6DJ8 in Cal Aria Mark III? - benie 05:59:38 04/15/06 (1)

Thanks Ken! (nt) - Jerome Sabbagh 03:56:10 04/25/06 (0)

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