Schiit Lyr Tube Rollers

[Solrighal]

Thanks, I'll read up on that tonight. Tube rolling has a certain appeal.

 

[Tuco1965]

Thanks, I'll read up on that tonight. Tube rolling has a certain appeal.

Heh heh your wallet's gonna hate you.  

 

[rb2013]

Thanks, I'll read up on that tonight. Tube rolling has a certain appeal.

You should check out the Voskhod Rockets 6n23p, like myself, many here have had a good experience with these. They seem to be quite durable, have excellent bass, clarity, presence and sound staging. A decent pair can be had for under $30.

For the review I did on the different years, you can read post #8596 on the old thread.

Have fun!

 

[satwilson]

  Broski, chill!
 
Post a few pics of the tubes showing the markings and the plate construction and we should be able to help you. Without that info all we can do is guess...

Thanks for everyone's patience with me, it seemed a simple question, but I now realize it is a more involved assessment. Here is the link to Ebay which has numerous photos.
 

AMPEREX RCA RED LABEL 6DJ8 ECC88 VACUUM TUBE MATCH PAIR ... (221306832821)

 

[ThurstonX]

  Thanks for everyone's patience with me, it seemed a simple question, but I now realize it is a more involved assessment. Here is the link to Ebay which has numerous photos.
 

AMPEREX RCA RED LABEL 6DJ8 ECC88 VACUUM TUBE MATCH PAIR ... (221306832821)

 
I think the answer to your question is, No, they are not rebranded OGs (i.e., Orangle Globes).  mercedesman calls them Red Globes.  My guess is that the construction is different than OGs.
 
from: http://www.ebay.com/gds/Amperex-6DJ8-ECC88-Tubes-Types-and-Production-Years-/10000000003350322/g.html
11. Amperex Orange Globe with A-Frame Getter 1969-1976
 
These are not 'A-Frame'
 
But I'm no expert.  Unless someone else who's heard these or similar tubes chimes in, you'll have to take the chance and hear them for yourself.  At least you can be sure that mercedesman is reputable and is not trying to pull a fast one.
 
These:
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/AMPEREX-RCA-RED-LABEL-6DJ8-ECC88-VACUUM-TUBE-1967-PAIR-SAME-AS-ORANGE-GLOBE-005-/221306840879
 
are listed as rebranded OGs.  You can see the difference in construction.  No longer available, so this is for illustration only.
 

 

[HK_sends]

Thanks for everyone's patience with me, it seemed a simple question, but I now realize it is a more involved assessment. Here is the link to Ebay which has numerous photos.
 

AMPEREX RCA RED LABEL 6DJ8 ECC88 VACUUM TUBE MATCH PAIR ... (221306832821)

 
I just got an e-mail from TubeMonger (a helpful bunch of guys I might add) and they said the tube you described is a rebranded Matsu****a Japan ECC88. Hope this helps,,,
Cheers!
-HK sends

 

[ThurstonX]

 

  Thanks for everyone's patience with me, it seemed a simple question, but I now realize it is a more involved assessment. Here is the link to Ebay which has numerous photos.
 

AMPEREX RCA RED LABEL 6DJ8 ECC88 VACUUM TUBE MATCH PAIR ... (221306832821)

 
I just got an e-mail from TubeMonger (a helpful bunch of guys I might add) and they said the tube you described is a rebranded Matsu****a Japan ECC88. Hope this helps,,,
Cheers!

-HK sends

 
Curious if they saw the photos on the eBay listing.  It's clearly labeled "Holland".  That would be odd, to say the least, if it's from Japan.

 

[HK_sends]

 
Curious if they saw the photos on the eBay listing.  It's clearly labeled "Holland".  That would be odd, to say the least, if it's from Japan.

 
TubeMonger replied: Labels such as Made in Holland, Britain, Germany etc do not mean much for tubes. Date codes, glass and construction is better indicator. On relabeled tube, Made in xxx was often done for various reasons (marketing, import tax etc.). Hope this helps...

Cheers!
-HK sends

PS - I've seen examples of ITT Lorenz tubes with Germany labels when they were actually made in Nish, Yugoslavia...

 

[HK_sends]

Heh heh your wallet's gonna hate you.  

 
Mine hated me for over $4000 on tubes for the Lyr alone...
Cheers!
-HK sends

 

[elvergun]

 

  Heh heh your wallet's gonna hate you.  

 
Mine hated me for over $4000 on tubes for the Lyr alone...
Cheers!

-HK sends

 
How the hell do you spend $4000 in tubes?   Did you go for holiest of grails?

 

[rb2013]

:eek:

How the hell do you spend $4000 in tubes?   Did you go for holiest of grails?

Well a Holy Grail collection could be: 1 pr Amperex Pinch Waists $600 on Audiogon now, 1pr Siemens early '60s CCa Gray Shields $550 ebay, 1 pair of Telefunken CCas $550 ebay, 1 pair of Amperex or Philips Miniwatts SQ '60s $300, a pair Amperex CEP USN 7308s $200, a pair of Valvo Hamburg (Tube mongers favs) $300, and a pair '75 Voskhods $160. Well that totals $2660. Maybe some Mullards if you like that sound. $3000. With a thousand to spare!

 

[Oskari]

rb, you forgot the Lorenz Stuttgarts! 

 

[gmahler2u]

Lorenz Stuttgarts $10000....rarest of ALL!

 

[gmahler2u]

Unfortunately, Ebay don't have Voskhod 75/gray...sad..

 

[gmahler2u]

yeahg, I'm looking RTC e188c, but it has to be green label...TOOO MANY  Luckily I just order the S&H Siemens 60/gray....man....money...