[mattrudy80]

My pair should be here tomorrow, learned not to buy any back up pairs without hearing them first, if its the pair I think it is, expect an tons of PM`s. Very attentive seller.
Got burned with tubes I did not like in the past, getting 2 set before I heard them at all. Got my pair of Mullard 6201 gold pins in my MJ2. Like them much better than the 57 ECC81`s Blackburn`s I listened to yesterday. $110 shipped upscale audio. Platinum grade.

Good to hear that about the Mullard 6201's, I can't wait to listen to them. I think I bought the ones off of the Bay that you linked.

Yes, I think that's him. Very attentive!

 

[jb77]

It all started with a Little Dot many moons ago...

Incoming tubes:
RCA Clear top
Telefunken ECC81 angled O getter
1966 6201 Valvo Hamburg gold pins
1967 6201 Valvo Mitcham gold pins
ECC82 Valvo Hamburg slant getter; I think I mistakenly bought the short plate version
1959 Mullard ECC81 square getter

I have an offer in for the 7316 Heerlen D getters.

Along with a few other cheapies. Listening to RCA 6201 now, these are quite resolving with good separation, a touch of warmth and a sweet, delicate top end.

I'll keep you posted.

Have some nice tubes incoming! let me know how you like the Telefunken ECC81.

I have only recently been bit by the Tube Bug! All started way back in February of this year....lol

Thanks for the impressions on the RCA 6201’s

 

[TK16]

@jb77, nice looking 6N3P Reflektor 3x micas in your avatar! MJ2 as well!

 

[jb77]

@jb77, nice looking 6N3P Reflektor 3x micas in your avatar! MJ2 as well!

Thank you! The MJ2 is an excellent amp really glad I bought one, the 6N3P Reflektor 3x micas are good tubes! With just the little bit of listening I have done with these tubes I like them! will definitely make my top 10 list, just not sure where they will place yet as I have several tubes I still need to burn in.

 

[mattrudy80]

After first listen, I concur that the RCA 12AU7 clear tops are a nice listen and good value, probably best suited for some types of jazz and rock/electronica. They have warmth with a smaller soundstage, the treble rolls off nicely. My first pair seem to have a dip somewhere in the midrange and I'm not sure if its due to the warmth/tubiness or the frequency response of the tubes, I'll do a comparison when my second pair arrives.

The RCA 5963 are similar and have a larger soundstage, a bit more depth and better seperation, they also don't have the dip in the midrange. I find the greater separation to not be as good for rock music. (YMMV as these findings are quite subjective).

 

[mattrudy80]

Anyone try Mullard "S" mica?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-PAIR-r...220839?hash=item287afef427:g:Y9gAAOSwXoJcafth

 

[TK16]

Anyone try Mullard "S" mica?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-PAIR-r...220839?hash=item287afef427:g:Y9gAAOSwXoJcafth

That seller is bangybangtubes, stay away. They try to make the listing worded a little different imo. STAY AWAY.

In general stay away from sellers that do not show testing numbers for big $$$ purchases. $20 RCA is different. You could chance $20.

 

[mattrudy80]

That seller is bangybangtubes, stay away. They try to make the listing worded a little different imo. STAY AWAY.

In general stay away from sellers that do not show testing numbers for big $$$ purchases. $20 RCA is different. You could chance $20.

Thanks for looking out! I can't find any info on mullard even having an "S" mica.

 

[TK16]

They may be legit but way overpriced for a 12AT7.

 

[mattrudy80]

I blew up my focal listens Any recommendations for a pair of closed backs with good isolation that pair well with the LYR 2 for under $500? Something neutral/slightly warm.

 

[bcowen]

I blew up my focal listens Any recommendations for a pair of closed backs with good isolation that pair well with the LYR 2 for under $500? Something neutral/slightly warm.

If you'd consider used lovingly pre-owned, the Mr. Speakers Aeon Flow Closed are worth considering. Easy to drive, slightly to the warm side, and around $500 is the going price for used ones. I'm not selling mine, but they pop up in the sale forum here every now and then.

 

[mattrudy80]

If you'd consider used lovingly pre-owned, the Mr. Speakers Aeon Flow Closed are worth considering. Easy to drive, slightly to the warm side, and around $500 is the going price for used ones. I'm not selling mine, but they pop up in the sale forum here every now and then.

Thanks!

 

[DRHamp]

If you'd consider used lovingly pre-owned, the Mr. Speakers Aeon Flow Closed are worth considering. Easy to drive, slightly to the warm side, and around $500 is the going price for used ones. I'm not selling mine, but they pop up in the sale forum here every now and then.

I second that recommendation - I'm not selling mine either

 

[mattrudy80]

I second that recommendation - I'm not selling mine either

Damn. A pair just sold an hour ago for $425!

 

[bcowen]

Damn. A pair just sold an hour ago for $425!

Dang. If only @DRHamp had been a little more prompt with his response....