[rb2013]

  I cant see many of those single-wire reflektors on ebay. Got any other shop to buy those? I prefer mint(new)-ones and matched. 

No sorry - I cannot vouch for any of these Ebay dealers.
None screen for noise or microphonics
 
I have a few spare pairs of the '75 HGs matched and tested is you need another pair.
 
None of the '74s - I sold all those as the '75 s are mu favorites.
 
PM me if interested.

 

[Thenazgul]

 
No sorry - I cannot vouch for any of these Ebay dealers.
None screen for noise or microphonics
 
I have a few spare pairs of the '75 HGs matched and tested is you need another pair.
 
None of the '74s - I sold all those as the '75 s are mu favorites.
 
PM me if interested.

I'll keep that in mind for next month. Thanks! In exactly 8 days I am buying the Sennheisers HD800s first. Month after I am buying tubes and probably a double helix cable (the compliment 4 fusion edition) 

 

[rb2013]

  I'll keep that in mind for next month. Thanks! In exactly 8 days I am buying the Sennheisers HD800s first. Month after I am buying tubes and probably a double helix cable (the compliment 4 fusion edition) 

Nice HPs!  Let me know how you like them.  I sold my HD800 in anticipation of these

 

[Thenazgul]

 
Nice HPs!  Let me know how you like them.  I sold my HD800 in anticipation of these

I will. Will order the 22th

 

[rb2013]

Here is a great example of Russian.Moldovain and esp Ukrainian ripoff Ebay dealers:
 
Bought 10 of these:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Matched-Pair-6N23P-ECC88-6922-6DJ7-Reflector-Audiophile-Dual-Triode-Tube-NOS-/112027244074?
 
Showing '75 HGs got a box full of common dual getter posts - worthless.
 
Now try sending back to Russia - no fun on that intl shipping & no tracking.  And they know it.

 

[TEH725]

I would have never trusted that price.   Also, don't say single wire getter.  I always ask questions before buying. 

 

[MWSVette]

  Here is a great example of Russian.Moldovain and esp Ukrainian ripoff Ebay dealers:
 
Bought 10 of these:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Matched-Pair-6N23P-ECC88-6922-6DJ7-Reflector-Audiophile-Dual-Triode-Tube-NOS-/112027244074?
 
Showing '75 HGs got a box full of common dual getter posts - worthless.
 
Now try sending back to Russia - no fun on that intl shipping & no tracking.  And they know it.

Thanks for the heads up Bob...

 

[rb2013]

 
I would have never trusted that price.   Also, don't say single wire getter.  I always ask questions before buying. 

Fellow I have over 100 Ebay 6n23p purchases - some 1000 tubes.  Don't need your advice.  I have bought many for that price - most test out like junk.
 
The picture is misleading and these pirates get away with it  - not to mention the 50-60% fail rate on my testers if they even send you what they show.
 
And try communicating the difference in a HG and a elcrapo dual post to a Russian!
 
I've tried - they say Yah -and take your money.
 
Buyer beware!

 

[TEH725]

Sorry, I didn't mean to offend.  I've had good conversations with them over such things.  They were always straight forward with me.

 

[rb2013]

  Sorry, I didn't mean to offend.  I've had good conversations with them over such things.  They were always straight forward with me.

So tell me what tester are you using?

 

[TEH725]

I have Steve Deckert test them for me. I don't recall what he has. I go there at least once a year and he tests whatever I bring.

 

[rb2013]

And all these tubes you buy from Russian and Ukrainian Ebay dealers test new?  I smell....

 

[krumley7882]

Wow!  This was a fantastic, comprehensive and enjoyable read.  Just wanted to say thanks for a great review rb2013! 

 

[rb2013]

Wow!  This was a fantastic, comprehensive and enjoyable read.  Just wanted to say thanks for a great review rb2013! 

Thanks!

 

[Thenazgul]

Valvo E188CC Red Label or Siemens E188cc? I cannot really find much details about the sound signature of the Valvo's.