[MWSVette]

Its not hoarding. Its collecting.

Runs and hides...

 

[TK16]

True that. But for me, I have the AFO, Denon AH-D2000 which is highly modded without the Fostex treble, Elear, HD650 and both pairs of Meze’s so I’m in a different situation. I’m looking forward to seeing if I blew it or made a good choice with these tubes. Same with the PW Tesla.

Hope they work out for ya bro, you get the Tesla PW yet or is it in transit?


D getter Heerlen E88CC at a "decent" price.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Philips-E8...air-Rare-Curved-D-Getter-NOS-NIB/263698545917

 

[gardibolt]

How do the Heerlen E188CC tubes stack up against the pricey German ones and US 7308s? Specifically for classical/acoustic music if it makes a difference.

 

[TK16]

How do the Heerlen E188CC tubes stack up against the pricey German ones and US 7308s? Specifically for classical/acoustic music if it makes a difference.

Got no experience with your music and USA 7308's, but the Tung Sol 2C51 is better than the Heelen E188CC imo. The 6922/E88CC d getters are also fantastic, not at the price I linked, maybe 200ish or so.

 

[ThurstonX]

Its not hoarding. Its collecting.

Runs and hides...

Collectors got yr back, yo.

I'm a bit envious of your Schiit Pile, though, I must say

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on a possibly related note, the '58 Foton 6N8S are sounding good after more than a year of collecting dust and having drinks spilled on them. Rolled them for a bit more burn-in, and as prep for comparing to the ribbed (? we shall see) '53s due in this week, unless Customs has impounded them.

 

[koover]

Hope they work out for ya bro, you get the Tesla PW yet or is it in transit?


D getter Heerlen E88CC at a "decent" price.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Philips-E8...air-Rare-Curved-D-Getter-NOS-NIB/263698545917

Inbound.
I’ll let you guys how they sound along with the LME gold pin

 

[AuditoryCanvas]

How do the Heerlen E188CC tubes stack up against the pricey German ones and US 7308s? Specifically for classical/acoustic music if it makes a difference.

I recently sold a pair of Amperex (USA) 7308. Warm mids, relaxed top end, decent soundstage, but separation and holographic are a bit masked by the forward mids. They might sound good with HD800s, to balance them out, but might be too warm If paired with warm cans/chain.

 

[bcowen]

Collectors got yr back, yo.

I'm a bit envious of your Schiit Pile, though, I must say

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on a possibly related note, the '58 Foton 6N8S are sounding good after more than a year of collecting dust and having drinks spilled on them. Rolled them for a bit more burn-in, and as prep for comparing to the ribbed (? we shall see) '53s due in this week, unless Customs has impounded them.

My latest batch came in today. Now have '53, '54, and '55 rib plates, and '58, '59, '60, '61, and '64 without. One more shipment coming that's been sitting in the USPS Queens distribution center for a week now. All rib plates but not sure of year.

I'm sure glad I'm not one of those tube hoarders like TK.

 

[billerb1]

My latest batch came in today. Now have '53, '54, and '55 rib plates, and '58, '59, '60, '61, and '64 without. One more shipment coming that's been sitting in the USPS Queens distribution center for a week now. All rib plates but not sure of year.

I'm sure glad I'm not one of those tube hoarders like TK.

Completely normal. No need whatsoever to wonder about mental illness. (Sweet mother of jezzus...)

 

[TK16]

My latest batch came in today. Now have '53, '54, and '55 rib plates, and '58, '59, '60, '61, and '64 without. One more shipment coming that's been sitting in the USPS Queens distribution center for a week now. All rib plates but not sure of year.

I'm sure glad I'm not one of those tube hoarders like TK.

Giving away tubes helps with the guilt.

 

[Phantaminum]

This sub is the Anti Tube Anonymous. Non-ribbed, ribbed. Watch your SOs face as you give her the D...Getter tube explanation on why it costs $200 for a single.

And her O-Getter My God face when they realize you've spent that weeks groceries money on a piece of glass.

With help from your fellow members you too can "Catch Them All".

 

[bcowen]

Giving away tubes helps with the guilt.

I keep checking my mailbox, but still nothing. You sure you have my correct address?

 

[TK16]

I keep checking my mailbox, but still nothing. You sure you have my correct address?

Don`t have any tubes that are ribbed or that are "KY" related bro!

 

[TK16]

Decent price 65 Siemens CCa.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Siemens-Halske-CCa-E188CC-Vintage-Tubes-used-tested-original/153033490635

59 D getter E88CC Heerlen auction.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Valvo-E88C...a-6DJ8-6922-CV2492-CV2493-CV5358/173328536271

 

[bcowen]

Don`t have any tubes that are ribbed or that are "KY" related bro!

The last batch of ribs came in today. '51's and '52's. USPS tracking shows the box still in Queens
I'm gonna stop now. Need 20 to send to the deep freeze, and probably have that covered.