[paradoxper]

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When you hit $2500+ in less than six months, you'll be running with the big dogs! 

 
Cheers from a big dog! 

-HK sends
 
 

I for one am happy to let YOU and Mrscary/Misterrogers pave the way. Save me some monies. You're all nuts!!! 

 

[mikek200]

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I for one am happy to let YOU and Mrscary/Misterrogers pave the way. Save me some monies. You're all nuts!!! 

HK,
So your in the same league as Mr. Scary..I think he told me ,he was over the 3k's mark
I just bought a beautiful Lorenz tube from him,at a very fair price....it is by far ,my best tube
He & Misterrogers are the best.
 
Paradoxper..why are we nuts?...your probably right up there with us?
And I thought photography was a killer hobby....???.childs play compared to this!!
 

 

[paradoxper]

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HK,
So your in the same league as Mr. Scary..I think he told me ,he was over the 3k's mark
I just bought a beautiful Lorenz tube from him,at a very fair price....it is by far ,my best tube
He & Misterrogers are the best.
 
Paradoxper..why are we nuts?...your probably right up there with us?
And I thought photography was a killer hobby....???.childs play compared to this!!
 

 
I also have tubes from Mrscary and HK, some CCa's and Lorenz. They are by far my best tubes.
 
No, no, no, they are the nutty ones. "WE" are just outside or below them. Safely, that is. 

 

 

[ckc527]

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I'd try putting some Caig DeoxIT on the tube pins before putting them in the socket savers.  Not an excessive amount, just a thin coating.

Thanks, I'll look into that. 
 
ckc

 

[ckc527]

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Yes and no, depending on tubes. When I use the SS with GE 6BZ7, the SS pop out along with the tubes when I change the tubes. When I use the SS with 6N1P, the SS does not pop out. The SS stayed inside Lyr. I hope the SS will loosen up after some time. By right, they should.

Good info, thanks. I'll have to try the SS with my other tubes later.
 
ckc

 

[MrScary]

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I just ordered the matsu6922 and this will be my first time tube rolling.I currently have the stock ones and been listening to tunes for about a month now. I am still trying to find the best way to listen to music. I have a brp>MF V-dac II>old rotel preamp Rsp980(good two channel mode)>dt 990's(600ohm)/q701's. I also use itunes >dac>lyr>phones and I find using cd's sound better.

 


 

 
Of the two the PCC88 Tungstram sound much better atleast with Planar headphones you may have different results with the Beyer...

 

[MrScary]

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I also have tubes from Mrscary and HK, some CCa's and Lorenz. They are by far my best tubes.
 
No, no, no, they are the nutty ones. "WE" are just outside or below them. Safely, that is. 

 

Below sounds just about right haha

 

[MrScary]

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When you hit $2500+ in less than six months, you'll be running with the big dogs! 

 
Cheers from a big dog! 

-HK sends
 
 

Yep Hk you said it not much else one can say the good ole days... you know I think I have figured out a spell to wake the dead to make some more Lorenz Sttugarts for us just give me a few weeks have to invoke several demons of various names..
 

 

[mikek200]

 "When I use the SS with 6N1P, the SS does not pop out"
 And ,how do you get it out of the Lyr???

 

[dailydoseofdaly]

 "When I use the SS with 6N1P, the SS does not pop out"
 And ,how do you get it out of the Lyr???

plug in a tube that will pull it out

 

[sjay]

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I'm looking forward to hearing your impressions of the Matsu tubes.

 
Cheers!

-HK sends
 

 
 

IMHO they are a step up from the stock tubes as far as my ears can tell......i only have 10 hours on them but i think they were a good buy thus far....
 

 

[Lord Soth]

Dear Nerolucido,
 
Normally if one is actively looking for preamp tubes, it is best to contact a reliable tube dealer with such a specific request. 
 
Since you are in Europe, I can recommend Watford Valves. (http://www.watfordvalves.com/home.asp)
He is a very reliable Tube, or rather "Valve"(*) dealer based in the UK.
You can contact Derek Rocco at the following e-mail address sales@watfordvalves.com
 
What makes Watford Valves so reliable is that their valves are put through many torture tests before they are sold!
 
They also sell valves to many famous Rock bands.
 
(*) The British are very particular about their English. LOL
They are also very selective about whether or not they belong to the EU. ha ha
 
Sorry I am not familiar with any of the 6BZ7 family.
 
Wish you the best in your tube hunt!
 
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Thank you Lord Soth...but I'd rather not test my luck on ebay, because when I've learned the hard way what is the risk involved in buying tubes from private sellers. I'm afraid E188CCs are a bit beyond my reach... especially when you have to buy them in Europe.
Is there any other kind of tube that is less microphonic and more silent than E88CC? I mean, what about the 6BZ7 family? I'm more concerned about the hum, though since I can always use dampeners for microphonics
On the other hand, I really dig the tube dealer you've made me discover, then again, customs are unforgiving these days so...I'll have to think hard before I pull the trigger on those platinum tubes.

 

 

[Nerolucido]

Thank you very much LordSoth, I'm going to contact them.

And I really dig your avatar!

Dear Nerolucido,
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Wish you the best in your tube hunt!

 

[HK_sends]

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Yep Hk you said it not much else one can say the good ole days... you know I think I have figured out a spell to wake the dead to make some more Lorenz Sttugarts for us just give me a few weeks have to invoke several demons of various names..

I'll start the paperwork for my Home Equity Loan...

 
Cheers!

-HK sends

 
 

 

[mac336]

Hey guys, I am going to pick up a lyr soon and was wondering on what the consensus was as to which tubes pair the best with an HE-500.  Any input would be greatly appreciated