[rb2013]

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My limited exposure to the Russian tubes was a V shaped signature. Is this at all true of the 'Voshkod'?

The 6n23 Voshkod Rockets have a very unique upside down "flying saucer" getter.  I have never seen a getter like that in any other tube.  They are also made of exceptionally thick glass and are quite heavy.  The "Rocket" logo on mine is almost imperceptible.  You have to look at them under a strong light.
 
Stay away from the Russian Reflectors with a blue 'OTK' stamp - they suck.  Also for any of the 6n1s.

 

[rb2013]

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The 6n23 Voshkod Rockets have a very unique upside down "flying saucer" getter.  I have never seen a getter like that in any other tube.  They are also made of exceptionally thick glass and are quite heavy.  The "Rocket" logo on mine is almost imperceptible.  You have to look at them under a strong light.
 
Stay away from the Russian Reflectors with a blue 'OTK' stamp - they suck.  Also for any of the 6n1s.

Just bought three with 1977 date stamps on E-bay for $24!~  How sick is that!!! That's $24 for ALL three
 
And another 10pc all the same 1980 date codes for $69!!~

 

[rb2013]

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My limited exposure to the Russian tubes was a V shaped signature. Is this at all true of the 'Voshkod'?

What's nice both my Bada Amps use the 6922 as well!
 
When I first got these amps - I did a years worth of tube rolling.  Bought every 6dj8/6922/7302/CCa I could find, and back then they were more plentiful and much cheaper. Wound up selling all my S& H CCa gray and silver shield for a small fortune (but wish I kept them, as prices have almost doubled since!).  The grays were slightly better then the rockets in some ways - not worth the cost.  Especially when one S&H CCa died on me.
 
Notice those very sweet Toshiba MOSFET outputs on each side - runs in class A until 30 watts then biases over to A/B.  Dual massive Toroidal trannies for each channel and a dedicated R-core transformer for the 6922 tube class A, no feedback, pre-amp section.  Nice design!

 

[ilikepooters]

I'm selling a whole bunch of my tubes to make space for more tube rolling, anyone that is new and would like to dive in to the world of tube rolling these are ideal.
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/665822/schiit-lyr-tubes-job-lot
 
Some very good glass in there!

 

[BobJS]

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Ditto. Recycler here as well.

 
I'm seldom a seller, except after those rare times that my wife peeks in my tube drawer.

 
Must resist the temptation ..... no difficulty points ......

 

[HK_sends]

Hey guys!
 
Tubemonger sent this to me and I thought I would share it with you...
 
"No association with the seller but the price is good:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Seven-E88CC-6DJ8-Amperex-branded-tubes-to-choose-from-NOS-tested-on-Hickok-/261221441444?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item3cd202dfa4"
 
Cheers!

-HK sends
 

 

[NightFlight]

Ditto. Recycler here as well.

I'm seldom a seller, except after those rare times that my wife peeks in my tube drawer. :wink_face:

Hide them!!!

 

[OldSkool]

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Must resist the temptation ..... no difficulty points ......

I know...I know.

 
Just trying to be accurate, as I really do keep them in a drawer.
 

 

[R Scott Ireland]

I know...I know.

Just trying to be accurate, as I really do keep them in a drawer.

I keep mine in a drawer too. Uh . . . Actually three drawers.

 

[OldSkool]

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I keep mine in a drawer too. Uh . . . Actually three drawers.

Well, it IS a big drawer.

 
Been meaning to ask...What's your fav tube with the Lyr and HD800?

 

[R Scott Ireland]

Well, it IS a big drawer. :wink_face:

Been meaning to ask...What's your fav tube with the Lyr and HD800?

So far it is the Siemens & Halske CCa with grey plates. But I haven't yet rolled through all my tubes. Although I can't imagine anything sounding better!

 

[OmsJtmz32]

Hi guys, gonna start tube rolling with lyr after using the stock Ge tubes for a few months. Any suggestions for tubes around 100-150?

 

[nelamvr6]

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Hi guys, gonna start tube rolling with lyr after using the stock Ge tubes for a few months. Any suggestions for tubes around 100-150?

 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/AMPEREX-ORANGE-GLOBE-6DJ8-ECC88-VACUUM-TUBE-1970-MATCHED-PAIR-SWEET-TONE-8D4-/321127555293?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item4ac4b1a0dd
 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/AMPEREX-BUGLE-BOY-6DJ8-ECC88-VACUUM-TUBE-1959-D-GETTER-MATCHED-PAIR-SWEET-/221228336164?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item33823c8424
 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/AMPEREX-BUGLE-BOY-6DJ8-ECC88-VACUUM-TUBE-1960-LARGE-O-GETTER-MATCHED-PAIR-SWEET-/221204034385?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item3380c9b351
 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/AMPEREX-BUGLE-BOY-6DJ8-ECC88-VACUUM-TUBE-1965-O-GETTER-MATCHED-PAIR-5E2-/321086422996?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item4ac23dffd4
 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/AMPEREX-BUGLE-BOY-6DJ8-ECC88-VACUUM-TUBE-1966-O-GETTER-MATCHED-PAIR-SWEET-/221193383219?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item3380272d33
 
These are all from Mercedesman, he's a straigh shooter, a great guy to deal with.  they're not NOS, but if he says they're in good shape, you can trust him.  And if they were NOS they would cost a lot more.  

 

[gerald410]

The O-getters sound pretty nice, mine are circa 1961

 

[Zuckfun]

Trying to find the right tube to pair with He400, to lessen bright treble. For instance the drums on some recordings sound too sharp. Currently using Telefunken 6922, and these aren't addressing this issue. I read maybe Siemens or Amperex 6dj8. Thanks for any tips