[highstream]

What tubes have people found offers a bit of warmth, without becoming romantic or the classical tube sound? The 1975 Reflektor Silver Shields I have are not cool but unfortunately not warm either. I’m using them in a preamp known for being a bit on the warm side.

 

[K3cT]

What tubes have people found offers a bit of warmth, without becoming romantic or the classical tube sound? The 1975 Reflektor Silver Shields I have are not cool but unfortunately not warm either. I’m using them in a preamp known for being a bit on the warm side.

Philips Holland or Amperex should be a good start.

 

[jonathan c]

What tubes have people found offers a bit of warmth, without becoming romantic or the classical tube sound? The 1975 Reflektor Silver Shields I have are not cool but unfortunately not warm either. I’m using them in a preamp known for being a bit on the warm side.

Sylvania 6922, Sylvania 7308, Philips BEL ECC88…

 

[highstream]

Philips Holland or Amperex should be a good start.

Thanks. I’ve got a pair of Philips Holland Miniwatt E88CC that are very good but sometimes feel too warm. Trying to find something in between them and the 6N23P, while getting as close as possible to the latter in other respects. The original review mentions the Telefunken as an option, but someone wants $650 for a pair of those, three times what I paid for the others.

 

[BlakeT]

What tubes have people found offers a bit of warmth, without becoming romantic or the classical tube sound? The 1975 Reflektor Silver Shields I have are not cool but unfortunately not warm either. I’m using them in a preamp known for being a bit on the warm side.

Amperex 6922 PQ (white label) USA.

 

[highstream]

Amperex 6922 PQ (white label) USA.

Thanks. They come dear.

 

[BlakeT]

Unfortunately, the PQ's are expensive.

Another cheaper but still very good option: Amperex Orange Globe 6DJ8/ECC88 Holland

From the other thread, you mentioned you prefer a bit of warmth as opposed to pure neutrality, so I think you might prefer the Orange Globes to your '75 Reflektors.

 

[highstream]

Unfortunately, the PQ's are expensive.

Another cheaper but still very good option: Amperex Orange Globe 6DJ8/ECC88 Holland

From the other thread, you mentioned you prefer a bit of warmth as opposed to pure neutrality, so I think you might prefer the Orange Globes to your '75 Reflektors.

Orange Globe = orange globe on tube. Years preferred?

 

[BlakeT]

Correct, orange globe on the tube. My pair is 60's vintage.

 

[K3cT]

Thanks. I’ve got a pair of Philips Holland Miniwatt E88CC that are very good but sometimes feel too warm. Trying to find something in between them and the 6N23P, while getting as close as possible to the latter in other respects. The original review mentions the Telefunken as an option, but someone wants $650 for a pair of those, three times what I paid for the others.

$650 seems excessive. I lucked out on the Telefunken AEG and while they’re pretty good I don’t think they’re worth that much. These don’t have the top end openness and clarity of the better 6N23P but seem more balanced from top to bottom.

 

[highstream]

Correct, orange globe on the tube. My pair is 60's vintage.

Just picked up an NOS-like testing pair of 1968 Orange Globes for a reasonable price. Be fun to hear what they have to offer.

Btw, is there any relationship between these and the Philips Holland Miniwatt E88CC of the same period?

 

[belgiangenius]

Does anyone know why a NOS tube would test brand new on one triode and practically dead on the second?

I have a Phillips Miniwatt 7308 here like that. Bought a quad for my Freja Noval and the seller had to ship me a fifth. I found it a bit odd that he didn't test them in advance.

 

[K3cT]

Just picked up an NOS-like testing pair of 1968 Orange Globes for a reasonable price. Be fun to hear what they have to offer.

Btw, is there any relationship between these and the Philips Holland Miniwatt E88CC of the same period?

How are they working out for you?

 

[highstream]

How are they working out for you?

USPS is having lots of problems. Sat two days in Denver and since Friday morning locally. Maybe delivered today. Burning in some things, so they might not get put in for a few days, and will likely need at least 100 hours themselves.

 

[CAJames]

Does anyone know why a NOS tube would test brand new on one triode and practically dead on the second?

Could be that it isn't actually new, and was used in a circuit that only used one triode. Or just a bad tube from the factory.