[TK16]

So I'm thinking 3 pairs is the normal amount then, Lol.

Only for a select few, unless the price is too low to pass up on. I can't resist a great deal.

 

[mattrudy80]

Only pair of backups I have are for my two top tubes, and one of those pairs was only bought because of an opportunity too good to pass on. A lot fo the tubes I love are rated for 10,000 hours...I can't honestly ever see me needing a backup. Unless of course I do what I did with one of my 6201 triples, and turn it into a vacuumless white top by being too forceful pulling it out of a tight socket...

Exactly. I'd be more concerned about turning a tube white (which has only happened once or twice, I swear) than having one burn out naturally. Just a bit of insurance as these tubes go up in price to have spares.

 

[bcowen]

How many back-up pairs of your favorite tubes is too many? I'm asking for a friend...

LOL! Same answer as how much money is too much?

 

[bcowen]

Only pair of backups I have are for my two top tubes, and one of those pairs was only bought because of an opportunity too good to pass on. A lot fo the tubes I love are rated for 10,000 hours...I can't honestly ever see me needing a backup. Unless of course I do what I did with one of my 6201 triples, and turn it into a vacuumless white top by being too forceful pulling it out of a tight socket...

White top tubes are cool. Literally.

 

[TK16]

Did anybody get the B329's that I linked couple pages back. They looked like they had Brimar codes with the GEC and Marconi stickers?


9 hours left on this 7316 D getter auction, NIB. $175
https://www.ebay.com/itm/One-pair-N...tested-1959-d-getter-12au7-ecc82/202671425352

Another 7316 D getter auction has BO. Got 2 NOS testing pairs from this seller.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Qty-2-Vintage-Philips-SQ-Special-Quality-7316-12AU7-D-Getters/202674142347

 

[Phantaminum]

Did anybody get the B329's that I linked couple pages back. They looked like they had Brimar codes with the GEC and Marconi stickers?


9 hours left on this 7316 D getter auction, NIB. $175
https://www.ebay.com/itm/One-pair-N...tested-1959-d-getter-12au7-ecc82/202671425352

Another 7316 D getter auction has BO. Got 2 NOS testing pairs from this seller.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Qty-2-Vintage-Philips-SQ-Special-Quality-7316-12AU7-D-Getters/202674142347

I have a pair of 7316 D Getters coming in. How do you like them compared to some of your HG tubes TK?

 

[AuditoryCanvas]

I have a pair of 7316 D Getters coming in. How do you like them compared to some of your HG tubes TK?

You're alive! Good to see you. How are you sir?

 

[Phantaminum]

You're alive! Good to see you. How are you sir?

Hey AC! I’m doing fantastic. Stayed out of this thread so I wouldn’t buy anymore tubes. But who am I kidding? I have no self restraint.

How are you?

 

[TK16]

I'm fine thanks.

 

[TK16]

I have a pair of 7316 D Getters coming in. How do you like them compared to some of your HG tubes TK?

Fantastic change up to the lush creamy tone of the 57 Blackburn ECC82. The most or in the top 3 or 4 holographic sounding tubes. Bigger sound stage, better detail, retrieval, and if I forgot to mention very holographic tubes.

 

[Phantaminum]

Fantastic change up to the lush creamy tone of the 57 Blackburn ECC82. The most or in the top 3 or 4 holographic sounding tubes. Bigger sound stage, better detail, retrieval, and if I forgot to mention very holographic tubes.

Nice. Seems like it’ll pair well with darker headphones. Going to try them in the LP as well as the OTL. By the way, if you haven’t tried them yet, the Verum 1s are legit. Like them more the LCD-2s, AFO, and HEX V2s. Sound great out of the LP but the gain leaves little wiggle room for volume.

 

[TK16]

Nice. Seems like it’ll pair well with darker headphones. Going to try them in the LP as well as the OTL. By the way, if you haven’t tried them yet, the Verum 1s are legit. Like them more the LCD-2s, AFO, and HEX V2s. Sound great out of the LP but the gain leaves little wiggle room for volume.

The can that's $349?

 

[Phantaminum]

The can that's $349?

Yes it is. It’s not as well built as the LCD-2C or Aeon but the tone and timbre of the Verum 1 is really better than what I’ve heard in most headphones. If you like the mid forward HD650 sound but are looking for it in planar form this is a great headphone. Only the AFO matches it but this has a wider sound stage and it breathes better.

 

[TK16]

Yes it is. It’s not as well built as the LCD-2C or Aeon but the tone and timbre of the Verum 1 is really better than what I’ve heard in most headphones. If you like the mid forward HD650 sound but are looking for it in planar form this is a great headphone. Only the AFO matches it but this has a wider sound stage and it breathes better.

I`ll read up on it not very expensive.

 

[bcowen]

I`ll read up on it not very expensive.

You spent twice that much on your last tube purchase. You should get two pairs.