[HK_sends]

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need advice.
 
i'm looking socket save, I saw one in Tubemonger.com  but there are several. I don't know which one.
Do I pick one that has 6dj8,6922....etc.?
 
Thanks

Yes, the 6dj8, 6922, etc. version...
 
Cheers!

-HK sends

 

[Iamnothim]

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I'm planning on investing in a Lyr Amp and it appears there are at least a couple of different Tubes you can order it with. Does the consensus have an opinion as to which Tube is better? Would anyone know the differences between the offerings as it relates to the sound of the Amp? 
 
 
Here's the blurb I saw on their website:
 
 
 

At the time I purchased my Lyr I didn't have a clue.  I selected the "JJ's" since my impression from reading at the time was they were better.
They lasted about 10 days in my Lyr before I replaced them with Amperex Holland Orange Globes from the mid 60's.  Dimple getters. $65
The difference was a 20 story elevator ride up.

 

[Iamnothim]

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I'm planning on investing in a Lyr Amp and it appears there are at least a couple of different Tubes you can order it with. Does the consensus have an opinion as to which Tube is better? Would anyone know the differences between the offerings as it relates to the sound of the Amp? 
 
 
Here's the blurb I saw on their website:
 
 
 

EDIT:
 
I lied.  I have the NOS GE 6BQ7A
If you want them, I will mail them to you.

 

[Sniperbombers]

wait a second..

http://www.tubemonger.com/NOVIB_Socket_Saver_with_Vibration_Red_B9A_NOVAL_p/novib.htm
vs.
http://www.tubemonger.com/TRIODE_FLIPPER_with_Vibration_Reduction_Base_p/triodeflipper.htm

is there really a difference here? and i totally failed my order. I only now realized that 25 dollars was 1.. not 2 - ugh life, now i gotta pay for shipping again sigh*

i originally bought the first linked one.

 

[NightFlight]

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At the time I purchased my Lyr I didn't have a clue.  I selected the "JJ's" since my impression from reading at the time was they were better.
They lasted about 10 days in my Lyr before I replaced them with Amperex Holland Orange Globes from the mid 60's.  Dimple getters. $65
The difference was a 20 story elevator ride up.

 
Good to hear because so far I'm really not impressed with the Asgard and no DAC. But then again, should anyone be surprised by that? 

 
Put the HD800s back in the box unti the Lyr arrives.... as there's no point to having them out really.

 

[Iamnothim]

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wait a second..

http://www.tubemonger.com/NOVIB_Socket_Saver_with_Vibration_Red_B9A_NOVAL_p/novib.htm
vs.
http://www.tubemonger.com/TRIODE_FLIPPER_with_Vibration_Reduction_Base_p/triodeflipper.htm

is there really a difference here? and i totally failed my order. I only now realized that 25 dollars was 1.. not 2 - ugh life, now i gotta pay for shipping again sigh*

i originally bought the first linked one.

ECC88's are dual triode valves.
You don't need a triode flipper because the Lyr uses both in parallel. 
Some amps don't.  With a flipper you can rewire theamp to use the other triode after a while.

 

[gmahler2u]

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These are Lorenz Stuttgart 3-mica...in case anyone is interested:
 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LORENZ-PCC88-7DJ8-ECC88-6DJ8-/281064882127?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item4170c5bfcf
 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LORENZ-PCC88-7DJ8-ECC88-6DJ8-/281064881780?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item4170c5be74
 
He sells them separately because he can't match them with his tester (so he told me).  The four 3-mica tubes I got recently were from this seller and work just fine.
 
Again, in case anyone is interested...

 
Cheers!

-HK sends

but you need to match this babys! right?

 

[Sniperbombers]

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ECC88's are dual triode valves.
You don't need a triode flipper because the Lyr uses both in parallel. 
Some amps don't.  With a flipper you can rewire theamp to use the other triode after a while.

man i love how you're able to respond in such a timely manner. Thank you.

last question of the day since i have to pay for shipping again for 1 more socket saver...

http://www.tubemonger.com/Tesla_NOT_JJ_MPs_MINT_NOS_1970s_MIL_E88CC_6922_p/198.htm

or 

http://www.tubemonger.com/Matsu****a_Japan_6922_E88CC_Mullard_Tooling_NOS_p/591.htm

 

 

[Iamnothim]

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man i love how you're able to respond in such a timely manner. Thank you.

last question of the day since i have to pay for shipping again for 1 more socket saver...

http://www.tubemonger.com/Tesla_NOT_JJ_MPs_MINT_NOS_1970s_MIL_E88CC_6922_p/198.htm

or 

http://www.tubemonger.com/Matsu****a_Japan_6922_E88CC_Mullard_Tooling_NOS_p/591.htm

 

I am not qualified to give you an opinion.
From your music preferences you need a clear bang/bang valve.
Those might be good, but I don't know.

 

[HK_sends]

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but you need to match this babys! right?

Yes, they should but I just took the plunge and got some from him.  I don't have a testor...all I can do is listen (and swap them around to see if there's a difference in sound).  I guess I got lucky because they sound great.  But if you guys don't want these, I can always put a bid in...I could use a third set.

 
Cheers!

-HK sends

 

[HK_sends]

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man i love how you're able to respond in such a timely manner. Thank you.

last question of the day since i have to pay for shipping again for 1 more socket saver...

http://www.tubemonger.com/Tesla_NOT_JJ_MPs_MINT_NOS_1970s_MIL_E88CC_6922_p/198.htm

or 

http://www.tubemonger.com/Matsu****a_Japan_6922_E88CC_Mullard_Tooling_NOS_p/591.htm

 

Matsu's have a good bottom end and a smooth overall sound.  The Teslas have a good bottom end and a bit of a treble emphasis that smooths out over exended burn-in.
 
Take your pick...
 
Cheers!

-HK sends

 

[dailydoseofdaly]

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I took them in trade for a piece of equipment. I think I was asking $200 for the kit I was selling.

I put them on my tube tester when I received them but since then, they've been stored unused - I have too many tubes right now and thought that they're too good to waste just sitting there.
 

yeah i traded the siemens cca with eddie i believe he was asking 200 for the gear. i originally got them from mr. scary for around the same price if i recall. They were really nice quiet, non microphonic tubes and had the big sound stage you would expect from the S&H Cca. Also my transaction with Eddie was real smooth and easy, so best to who picks them up.

 

[eddiek997]

Thanks for the kind words....
 
Soundstage, bass and mids are the real strong points of the cca's. Very revealing with the HE500's and Lyr.
Actually the Lyr with 500's and these cca tubes are very tough combo to beat..
 

 

[Sniperbombers]

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Matsu's have a good bottom end and a smooth overall sound.  The Teslas have a good bottom end and a bit of a treble emphasis that smooths out over exended burn-in.
 
Take your pick...
 
Cheers!

-HK sends

Thank you so much! i decided to go straight for matsu's. I hope they sound just as good as you make it seem.

 

[ilikepooters]

Decided to take the plunge and order myself some good schiit (Lyr)
 
I'll be powering Hifiman HE5-LE's and i'll be feeding the Lyr from the pre-outs of a Maverick D1.
 
With the above combo in mind, what sort of tubes would benefit me?
 
I noticed the HE5-LE's were very bass light when plugged into the D1, i don't know if it's because it can't supply enough power (1W headphone output) or because the headphones are just bass light by design.