[Aaron909]

How are you guys doing? I was just curious if these 2 tubes are the same thing because the price difference is like double, and I want to purchase the M8161's since I heard they are one of the best tubes. Thanks in advance.

2 NOS Mullard M8161 EF92 CV4015 6CQ6 Mil Spec Amp Tube - eBay (item 160307855937 end time Feb-01-09 14:14:51 PST)

Mullard CV131 / 6CQ6 Little Dot Amp M8161 CV4015 EF92 - eBay (item 270315164359 end time Jan-07-09 20:57:58 PST)

 

[DaMnEd]

That seller charges considerably more because of the tube matching service.

I am not saying it is justified, the service price that is.

 

[Aaron909]

So let's say I get the $24 ones. Do you think there would be a difference in sound quality?

 

[cristox]

The Mullards from Yen Audio ARE NOT M8161!
They are CV131, the rugged but civillian version of the EF92.
M8161 is even more rugged and has less variations of quality (military...).
I dont know why Yen writes such a misleading auction title and wants so much money for not so interesting tubes...
The description below is right though.

I suggest to wait for REAL M8161 with the big shield logo.
I got mine for ca. 32$ on nov/24.
link

 

[Aaron909]

Thanks cristox, I will keep a look out for some real M8161's.

 

[928GTS]

Yen also charges far too much for the tubes they offer.

 

[spt1224]

I already ordered one of the first pair before even reading this thread. Figured $24.88 shipped was a negligible amount to risk, even if they're completely unsatisfying (which I doubt will be the case)