Déodat de Severac complete works. Debussy made this statement about this music, "It smells good..."

  I received the Orange Globes from Mercedesman blocked at the customs because the bill was inside the box and not on the box. After getting them at the customs (100 kms), I started to test the tubes. One of the tube emited a strange noise and I thought it could go away with a break-in...

Concerning the 1965's they tested better... I have read too that the BB from the late 50s are also a bit better, but seems very hard to find  

It's effectively stuck (since monday apparently), because there was no papers with... I got the mail right now from the customs. I should get the pack and bring the invoice (50 kms!!). Mercedesman has surely nice products and the delivery services were cheap, but finally it will cost me more...

I received today some new jewels:   - 1 pair Siemens CCA dating from 1959 from the same batch! - 1 pair Brimar CV2492 dating from the 70s, Cryoed   After a first listening it seems both are a hit. There's a huge difference between older Siemens CCAs and newer CCAs. I was impressed with my...

Be aware that the sending is taking a very long time. I ordered Orange Globes from him 3 weeks ago and still haven't received anything! Maybe it's exceptional, but even tubes coming from Ukraine and Russia came in maximum 10 days! Note that Tubemonger is not quicker, it maybe US posts. Note...

Thurston how do you recognized Straight Man Bugle Boys? I would be interested, as I have bugle boys which I like a lot (70s), but they are slightly microphonic... So I am looking for another pair...

Did you powered up at low volume? 

I wanted to buy a Siemens E288CC but I have been warned that a lot of these tubes, are microphonic. If you see those tubes at Upscale Audio, theyre are stating that the tubes are microphonic. I just received a microphonic tube and it's really bothering... I don't know anything about the Telefunken!

This has to be tested and I have a lot of candidates....  , I am in the burn-in phase for the moment. I'll keep you updated!

What kind of music are you listening?    I am currently testing the Ediwan 6BQ7A cryoed (I paid around 45 € including transport), they are quite warm, have good basses and very forgiving with trebles, without loosing too much details. The mids are marevelous! The Ediwans a very good complement...

Does someone know these babies, Ediswan 6BQ7A? 

Just from what I read the Orange Globes seem too be quite warm and forgiving, are the PQ Amperex more neutral? How would you describe their sounding?

Thurston,   These are effectively a lot of tubes, but I don't think I will test in depth all the tubes.I will select the ones worth, maybe 3 tubes and test these with all the music. The CCAs are wonderful for orchestral music and all the well recorded chamber & piano, but trebles are somewhat...