Quite literally the worst. They're like a different tube. Even the nickel pin military cross sword version sound infinitely better than the gold pin versions. The 60s ECC88 and the 6CC42s really are a different tube though. That said, I don't if they'd be your favorite tube from what I've learned about your preferences, they do have warmth, but not as much as i think you like. They do lean more on the neutral side. I would say they sit somewhere between the Foton 3x, and early 60s Siemens E88CC grey shields, leaning more toward the Siemens. I think you might prefer the 60s ECC88 out of them all. If you do happen to snag a pair and don't like them, I'll buy them from you.
Can I ask please which variant are the Ge 5 stars? All I could find were the 12AU7 type. I searched high and low too. They seem like polarizing tube so of course curiosity has killed the cat and I’d like to try them. Not in my Ember but in the MJ2. I’d appreciate your feedback when you can please.
Probably zero reason for this post but I feel like chit about this. Getting sensitive I guess because I reread it and now thinking about it. Such are the trials and trivials of age and guilt.
If it helps any, that went right over my head to begin with. If ignorance is truly bliss, I'm actually happier for having read it.
I got a pair of those still, have not listened to them in quite a while. If you can find a pair for around $250-275 thats a good deal. The prices I see now I would pass.
Siemens CCa grey shields went up quite a bit too, about $100 more than I paid for mine.
They're all getting more expensive. Foton triple mica went up a $100 too.
Glad I am trading for them then.They're all getting more expensive. Foton triple mica went up a $100 too.
They're all getting more expensive. Foton triple mica went up a $100 too.
"tube tests below good" in other words it's dead.
What??Sigh....I remember when these used to be $20 a piece:
