[WNBC]

Throw out the Schiit feet.  Even if you decide to remove the ones from Ebay you can get better rubber feet than the ones provided by Schiit that provide more height.
 
http://www.amazon.com/Sorbothane-Hemisphere-Non-Skid-Adhesive-Durometer/dp/B003IMSIBA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1320006798&sr=8-1
 
http://www.amazon.com/Sorbothane-Hemisphere-Non-skid-Adhesive-Durometer/dp/B005JRLQ20/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1320006798&sr=8-15

 
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Thanks. Do you put the Lyr with its 'original' feets on the other ones or do you use only these feets from ebay?
 
Cheers!
 
perfect-pitch

 

 

[Calypso]

A set of 4 feet is all you need

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Sorbothane-4-x-19mm-Isolation-Pods-Domes-Feet-/370442018136?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5640109d58

 

[perfect-pitch]

I have bought the first ones WNBC has mentioned from Valab. I'll give them a try. Still waiting on the socket savers. Sometimes it's a long way from the US to germany.

 

[Jasio]

So, I've seen some mention of these:
 
http://www.tubemonger.com/Mullard_MPs_MINT_NOS_1967_MIL_7308_CV4109_E188CC_p/2000m.htm
 
But has anyone actually pulled the trigger and rolled these into their Lyr?
 
As the type of tube recommendations have changed throughout the 145 pages of this thread... what do you folks suggest for someone who mostly listens to Trance/Electronic music and might be looking for more bass impact over the stock E88CC's- I don't want to overdo the bass but recommendations would be nice. I've been recommended Mullard E88CC's (http://www.tubemonger.com/Mullard_MPs_Like_New_1969_78_E88CC_CV2492_Mitcham_p/541.htm) but other suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[HK_sends]

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So, I've seen some mention of these:
 
http://www.tubemonger.com/Mullard_MPs_MINT_NOS_1967_MIL_7308_CV4109_E188CC_p/2000m.htm
 
But has anyone actually pulled the trigger and rolled these into their Lyr?
 
As the type of tube recommendations have changed throughout the 145 pages of this thread... what do you folks suggest for someone who mostly listens to Trance/Electronic music and might be looking for more bass impact over the stock E88CC's- I don't want to overdo the bass but recommendations would be nice. I've been recommended Mullard E88CC's (http://www.tubemonger.com/Mullard_MPs_Like_New_1969_78_E88CC_CV2492_Mitcham_p/541.htm) but other suggestions would be appreciated.

For the Mullard CV4109s, I believe Misterrogers has tried those or similar tubes...another possible person is MrScary.  I would love to try them, but they are a little out of my price range at the moment.
 
As for recommendations, in my limited experience, I have found that ECC88/PCC88 tubes have a more appealing bottom end than the E88CCs.  For a cheaper alternative, you may also try 6DJ8s...some of the good ones (like RCA) are harder to find but aren't as astronomically expensive as the ECC88/PCC88 tubes.
 
If you have a chance to try any of those tubes, please post your impressions to give an idea how they sound to you.
 
Cheers!

-HK sends
 
 

 

[MrScary]

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Free, free, set them free....
 
 

 
 
 

looks good

 

[MrScary]

I have tried them and sold them not worth 325.00 a pair I would give 150.00 for them tops

 

[MrScary]

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So, I've seen some mention of these:
 
http://www.tubemonger.com/Mullard_MPs_MINT_NOS_1967_MIL_7308_CV4109_E188CC_p/2000m.htm
 
But has anyone actually pulled the trigger and rolled these into their Lyr?
 
As the type of tube recommendations have changed throughout the 145 pages of this thread... what do you folks suggest for someone who mostly listens to Trance/Electronic music and might be looking for more bass impact over the stock E88CC's- I don't want to overdo the bass but recommendations would be nice. I've been recommended Mullard E88CC's (http://www.tubemonger.com/Mullard_MPs_Like_New_1969_78_E88CC_CV2492_Mitcham_p/541.htm) but other suggestions would be appreciated.

I have tried them and sold them not worth 325.00 a pair I would give 150.00 for them tops
 
 

 

[Jasio]

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I have tried them and sold them not worth 325.00 a pair I would give 150.00 for them tops
 
 

Could you provide some alternative tubes that you believe have better bass extension and impact (over stock JJ E88CC)? I am not too worried about budget, I'd like to stay under $150 for a matched pair but suggestions are much appreciated.
 
@HK_sends - thanks, I will take a look at some alternative ECC88/PCC88 - any particular model suggestions?

 

[okw3188]

Just went to tubemonger website, anyone knows what is the difference between the 9 pin tube saver and the 9 pin tube flipper? Can I use the tube flipper on my Lyr?

 

[Eisenbart]

Please correct me if I'm wrong, but the flippers switch the triodes around and should give your tubes a longer lifespan. But they aren't meant to be used for the entire lifespan of your tubes, just part of it. Half if I had to guess. The socket saver is for those who switch tubes frequently and don't want to loosen the socket on their amp, or who just want to get the tubes up and out of the case.
 
So yes, you can use the tube flippers, but they shouldn't be a permanent fixture.

 

[333jeffery]

I wouldn't pay what Tubemonger is asking. I bought my Mullards off of ebay for about $23.

 

[Misterrogers]

Gang, let's just be sure to compare apple to apples. Their are many different Mullards, even in just the E188CC type. Some sonically better, or rarer. The specific ones referenced in the link about have been modified with their own bakelite base. I can't speak to the benefit/value of this, just that it's not your run of the mill Mullard.
 
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I wouldn't pay what Tubemonger is asking. I bought my Mullards off of ebay for about $23.

 

 

[HK_sends]

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Could you provide some alternative tubes that you believe have better bass extension and impact (over stock JJ E88CC)? I am not too worried about budget, I'd like to stay under $150 for a matched pair but suggestions are much appreciated.
 
@HK_sends - thanks, I will take a look at some alternative ECC88/PCC88 - any particular model suggestions?

If you can get some Lorenz gray-plate or 3-mica PCC88 tubes, that would be my first suggestion.  There are a variety of ECC88s out there but I would suggest some Siemens or Mullards (O-getter or A-Frame).  I am finding Tungsram PCC88s to have an analytical sound with some bass imapact.  I am not too sure about other PCC88 tubes...I have some Matsu****a and Valvo tri-mica tubes on the way and will post impressions.
 
Cheers!

-HK sends 

PS - Now the editor is filtering out four letter words...even a Japanese brand like "Matsu****a" isn't safe!

 

 

[Jasio]

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If you can get some Lorenz gray-plate or 3-mica PCC88 tubes, that would be my first suggestion.  There are a variety of ECC88s out there but I would suggest some Siemens or Mullards (O-getter or A-Frame).  I am finding Tungsram PCC88s to have an analytical sound with some bass imapact.  I am not too sure about other PCC88 tubes...I have some Matsu****a and Valvo tri-mica tubes on the way and will post impressions.
 
Cheers!

-HK sends 

PS - Now the editor is filtering out four letter words...even a Japanese brand like "Matsu****a" isn't safe!

 

While it might not be 100% accurate, you can just say 'Panasonic' tubes even though that suggests they'd be fairly modern. I guess you can use 'Matsu' since I think most folks will clue in.