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post #4531 of 7425
12/9/12 at 7:57pm

Well, I really hope the Herbie's Audio Dampers work for you.  I never had any problems using them.

 

Cheers!beerchug.gif

-HK sends

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post #4532 of 7425
12/9/12 at 8:01pm
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Originally Posted by mikek200 View Post

A big +1 on the Matsu's,..in fact HK sold them to me.

bsn,///have you looked at the Mullard  CV 2493's ? a really beautiful tube,.I had a few of them,when I used the Lyr.

 

 

Mike

I see the CV2493 at Upscale Audio.  They look very nice, but I might wait to see what I get in the way of Mullards for Christmas.  I know I am getting a matched pair of Mullards from my wife, but not sure exactly what is going to show up under the tree. They are coming from a reputable dealer, so whatever they are, they should be good. I will put the CV 2493 on my wish list. 

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post #4533 of 7425
12/9/12 at 8:26pm
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Originally Posted by Iamnothim View Post

I just ordered a set of Herbie's microphonic tube dampeners.

 

http://herbiesaudiolab.net/rx.htm   Probably VooDoo science.

 

I'm listening to the stock GE's.  Microphonics... nil  even when tapping on the tube.

 

Rolling to the Amprex again.

I have used several Herbie's products and been happy with them.  I have a set of the Tenderfoot feet under my Lyr right now.  Keep in mind, these items are tweaks, not massive earth shattering upgrades. That being said, they can cure problems like microphonic issues. 

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post #4534 of 7425
12/9/12 at 9:28pm
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Originally Posted by bsn View Post

I have used several Herbie's products and been happy with them.  I have a set of the Tenderfoot feet under my Lyr right now.  Keep in mind, these items are tweaks, not massive earth shattering upgrades. That being said, they can cure problems like microphonic issues. 

basically voodoo

 

i tend to buy a lot of voodoo

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post #4535 of 7425
12/9/12 at 9:41pm

I've isolated the problem to a specific tube.

I just sent mercedesman a note.

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post #4536 of 7425
12/9/12 at 9:50pm
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basically voodoo

 

i tend to buy a lot of voodoo

Ah got it.  I like the voodoo that Mapleshade sells too.

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post #4537 of 7425
12/9/12 at 9:52pm

Rather than listen to the backup pair of 62' Amprex USN-CEP's, I loaded the Bugle Boy's

I hated these tubes....  They sound amazing now.

 

I'm keeping those in until the other pair of the USN's are resolved.

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post #4538 of 7425
12/9/12 at 9:52pm
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Ah got it.  I like the voodoo that Mapleshade sells too.

Oh Oh !!

Who is Mapleshade ????

 

 

EDIT.

 

Bookmarked !


Edited by Iamnothim - 12/9/12 at 9:54pm
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post #4539 of 7425
12/9/12 at 10:34pm

Bsn, you should try the Telefunken PCC85 tubes. They are great with rock music. Fairly cheap, too.

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post #4540 of 7425
12/9/12 at 10:47pm
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Hi, I mostly lurk and rarely post on Head-fi, but thought I would run a question by everyone here. I’m thinking I might add another set of Lyr tubes to my collection.  Does anyone have an opinion between a set of Matsu$hita E88CC /6922 Japan - MINT NOS NIB Mullard Tooling or the Ediswan CV2492 / 6922?  Which would you get, or should I pass on both?  I tend to favor good midrange and soundstage. I listen to a lot of jazz and rock.

 

I already have:

Matched Bugle Boys (favorite so far)

Amperex 1968 Orange Globes

A Matched 1960s mullards on the way for Christmas.

The Lyr 6N1P tubes (Russian)

The Lyr NOS GE 6BZ7 tubes (USA)

 

Thanks!

 

I have them both....clearly the cv2492 is a step up.  Matsu's are good for the value though and is a pretty big jump from the stock Lyr GE tubes but the cv2492 improves upon them in every way imo....and damn them mullards are smooth.....perfect for jazz and rock.

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post #4541 of 7425
12/10/12 at 5:06am

These are the best "cheaper"  tubes I have tried http://www.ebay.com/itm/SYLVANIA-JAN-6DJ8-ECC88-VACUUM-TUBE-1972-MATCHED-PAIR-GREEN-HORNETS-MIL-SPEC-/321017700594?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item4abe2560f2 .   They are good all-arounders with nice bass response and fantastic mid-range presence.

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post #4542 of 7425
12/10/12 at 5:32am

So many tubes...so little money. frown.gif

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post #4543 of 7425
12/10/12 at 8:18am
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Originally Posted by bsn View Post

Hi, I mostly lurk and rarely post on Head-fi, but thought I would run a question by everyone here. I’m thinking I might add another set of Lyr tubes to my collection.  Does anyone have an opinion between a set of Matsu$hita E88CC /6922 Japan - MINT NOS NIB Mullard Tooling or the Ediswan CV2492 / 6922?  Which would you get, or should I pass on both?  I tend to favor good midrange and soundstage. I listen to a lot of jazz and rock.

 

I already have:

Matched Bugle Boys (favorite so far)

Amperex 1968 Orange Globes

A Matched 1960s mullards on the way for Christmas.

The Lyr 6N1P tubes (Russian)

The Lyr NOS GE 6BZ7 tubes (USA)

 

Thanks!

 

I have them both....clearly the cv2492 is a step up.  Matsu's are good for the value though and is a pretty big jump from the stock Lyr GE tubes but the cv2492 improves upon them in every way imo....and damn them mullards are smooth.....perfect for jazz and rock.


I did order the Matsu's and some socket savers last night. I will give the CV2492 a try, but will wait until after Christmas to see what the tube dealer sends to my wife for my Christmas gift. I know I am getting Mullards, just not sure what set, they may be the CVs.
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post #4544 of 7425
12/10/12 at 11:15am

Ordered some more tubes from mercedesman

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/AMPEREX-ORANGE-GLOBE-6DJ8-ECC88-VACUUM-TUBE-1968-MATCHED-SWEET-TONE-SOUND-0-/321038135135?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item4abf5d2f5f

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post #4545 of 7425
12/10/12 at 11:25am

^^

 

+1 But still no shipping info!! What's up Ron? 

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