TK16
Headphoneus Supremus
Chrome plates yes, not tops, I am going to post my revised top 25 tube list, the 2 pair of RCA are going to knock some off the list.
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Nice, Curious to see where the Chrome plates end up on your list? I think you had them at 14th. Also interested to see where the RCA’s end up
TK16
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1. Mullard Blackburn ECC82 square getter 1957 y
2. Valvo Hamburg Pinched Waist 6201 1959 *
3. Valvo CCa Heerlen 1956 Pinched Waist
4. Foton or Reflektor 6N3P triple mica 1957 x
5. Tesla 6CC41 double D-getter 1956 *
6. Western Electric 396A JW 1951 # not noisy. x
7. Amperex 6922 1958 Heerlen D-getter
8. Mullard ECC81 Copenhagen, Denmark 1951 *
9. Mullard Mitcham 6201 gold pin 1964 *
10. Telefunken ECC82 smooth plate 1962 y
11. Siemens ECC82 nickel plate 1959 y
12. Telefunken E188CC 1965
13. Valvo Hamburg ECC82 1957 y
14. Mullard Blackburn ECC81 1956 *
15. Mullard Mitcham 1956 ECC81 *
16. ECC81 Heerlen, Holland 1957/1958 *
17. Amperex E180CC Heerlen, Holland 1957 Pinched Waist *
18. RCA 1955 12AU7 y
19. RCA 1961 clear top 12AU7 y
20a. Tung Sol 2C51 square getter b. CBS 5670 square getter (dac tubes) # not noisy x
21a. Brimar CV2492 1968 (dac tubes) 21b. Mullard Mitcham E88CC 1966 (dac tubes)
This is my preferred list, selections 1-10 may switch in order. 11 to 20 is pretty much set in stone for now at least. Some of these NO GO in the LP are absolutely fantastic like the Copenhagens, Valvo Hamburg PW, Mullard Mitcham 6201 gold pins, the square getter Mitcham and Blackburn ECC81.
Edit: altered the list a bit after listening to the Siemens, damn good tubes the ECC82, nickel plates.
RCA pairs need to be re evaluated in the future, both pairs may make the end of the list.
Edit 2: pairs with # have a higher amplification factor and may be noisy in the LP.
Update to include adapter tube I'D.
X is 6N3P to ECC88 adapter
y is 12A*7 to ECC88 adapter
The Brimar CV2492 and Mullard Mitcham are gone from my top 20 list. Have them at tie for 21st place only because they are excellent DAC tubes and the better ones are too tall to fit in DAC with an adapter.
2. Valvo Hamburg Pinched Waist 6201 1959 *
3. Valvo CCa Heerlen 1956 Pinched Waist
4. Foton or Reflektor 6N3P triple mica 1957 x
5. Tesla 6CC41 double D-getter 1956 *
6. Western Electric 396A JW 1951 # not noisy. x
7. Amperex 6922 1958 Heerlen D-getter
8. Mullard ECC81 Copenhagen, Denmark 1951 *
9. Mullard Mitcham 6201 gold pin 1964 *
10. Telefunken ECC82 smooth plate 1962 y
11. Siemens ECC82 nickel plate 1959 y
12. Telefunken E188CC 1965
13. Valvo Hamburg ECC82 1957 y
14. Mullard Blackburn ECC81 1956 *
15. Mullard Mitcham 1956 ECC81 *
16. ECC81 Heerlen, Holland 1957/1958 *
17. Amperex E180CC Heerlen, Holland 1957 Pinched Waist *
18. RCA 1955 12AU7 y
19. RCA 1961 clear top 12AU7 y
20a. Tung Sol 2C51 square getter b. CBS 5670 square getter (dac tubes) # not noisy x
21a. Brimar CV2492 1968 (dac tubes) 21b. Mullard Mitcham E88CC 1966 (dac tubes)
This is my preferred list, selections 1-10 may switch in order. 11 to 20 is pretty much set in stone for now at least. Some of these NO GO in the LP are absolutely fantastic like the Copenhagens, Valvo Hamburg PW, Mullard Mitcham 6201 gold pins, the square getter Mitcham and Blackburn ECC81.
Edit: altered the list a bit after listening to the Siemens, damn good tubes the ECC82, nickel plates.
RCA pairs need to be re evaluated in the future, both pairs may make the end of the list.
Edit 2: pairs with # have a higher amplification factor and may be noisy in the LP.
Update to include adapter tube I'D.
X is 6N3P to ECC88 adapter
y is 12A*7 to ECC88 adapter
The Brimar CV2492 and Mullard Mitcham are gone from my top 20 list. Have them at tie for 21st place only because they are excellent DAC tubes and the better ones are too tall to fit in DAC with an adapter.
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TK16
Headphoneus Supremus
I`m re evaluating all my ECC82 for the list, Siemens and Valvo will likey go higher, as maybe ths RCA up a tad.
Like the new listing order and looking forward for future changes!
TK16
Headphoneus Supremus
Changes are in progress, kind of hard on at tablet, done soon.
Later today I am going to roll the Brimar CV491/12AU7/ECC82 Long Plate Square Getter England 1958
First going to do some more listening to the Amperex Holland foil D getter 7316 / 12au7 1958 (Beckman label)
Will report back on both
First going to do some more listening to the Amperex Holland foil D getter 7316 / 12au7 1958 (Beckman label)
Will report back on both
TK16
Headphoneus Supremus
Funny stuff, do not have any of those tubes yet, on a buying freeze until I am able to drive. Just for the fact that I had 2 bad experiences recently with returning noisy junk tubes.
Getting an MJ2 will open up more tubes for you like the highly listed Hamburg 6201 PW, 1962 Mullard Mitcham 6201 gold pin, E180CC Heerlen PW, 6N2P, 6CC41. Some of which I may be listing in the future. Don't have to worry about noisy WE 396A, Amplification factor 100 tubes like 6CC41 work great. Much more tube rolling space.
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Definitely understand that
I am probably going to purchase a MJ2 this week, will be looking forward to the greater flexibility of the MJ2 and the other tubes I’ll be able to try!
TK16
Headphoneus Supremus
Tubes play a bigger role in the sound signature, just don't try the LCD2C with it. You'll be disappointed.
That is awesome to hear! Really looking forward to the MJ2 now!
Going to keep the LP for the LCD2C’s
TK16
Headphoneus Supremus
Buy 2 for a pair of these platinum grade Mullard Mitcham 6201 these are killer tubes.
https://www.upscaleaudio.com/collec...age-british-new-old-stock?variant=21828848517
https://www.upscaleaudio.com/collec...age-british-new-old-stock?variant=21828848517
Will definitely buy a pair of those and the price is good being there from upscale!
TK16
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My pair and another member here tested well above 5,500 Gm. Around 6,400-6,600
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