[Tom-s]

I didn't like my 71 pair at first, but after using it with the MJ2 on low gain with my LP as my amp with various tubes, the GEC became a top 5 tube. You need to take into account that they have a very high amplification factor some where around ECC83 I think.

My experience with GEC A2900 differs. I've tested numerous A2900 from 1973, 1974 and 1975. All have a typical ECC81 amplification factor around 60 +-3. An ECC83 has an amplification factor of 100.

 

[bcowen]

@bcowen or anybody got a mint condition GEC A2900 box. Empty box is in my avatar. Priced cheaper than a box with a useless tube in it. $.99 plus $195.99 economy shipping.

Assuming you want the GEC logo'd box, not the white one with black GEC print? 2492 is pretty close to 2900 if you want the white one. If I ship from work where we have a huuuuge FedEx discount, I can even knock the shipping down to $185.99, but only for you (I should probably be PM'ing this to avoid angering everyone else). I'll stick a GE (no C) tube in the box for free to make sure it doesn't collapse in transit. Anything for you as usual, TK.

 

[TK16]

Assuming you want the GEC logo'd box, not the white one with black GEC print? 2492 is pretty close to 2900 if you want the white one. If I ship from work where we have a huuuuge FedEx discount, I can even knock the shipping down to $185.99, but only for you (I should probably be PM'ing this to avoid angering everyone else). I'll stick a GE (no C) tube in the box for free to make sure it doesn't collapse in transit. Anything for you as usual, TK.

Deal! I`ll take the "trust me" GEC box rather unique!

 

[bcowen]

Deal! I`ll take the "trust me" GEC box rather unique!

Crap. I neglected to mention in the previous post that $185.99 is for either of the two on the right (priced each, of course). The Trust Me box is almost a gram heavier, so shipping will naturally be more at $985.99. Hope you'll forgive my brain fart?

 

[TK16]

Crap. I neglected to mention in the previous post that $185.99 is for either of the two on the right (priced each, of course). The Trust Me box is almost a gram heavier, so shipping will naturally be more at $985.99. Hope you'll forgive my brain fart?

I could double that price here (Although I would be better off stating this in PM) As long as the slightly elevated but reasonable shipping does not go any higher!

 

[gimmeheadroom]

Crap. I neglected to mention in the previous post that $185.99 is for either of the two on the right (priced each, of course). The Trust Me box is almost a gram heavier, so shipping will naturally be more at $985.99. Hope you'll forgive my brain fart?

Damn ripoff artists! Bait and switch is illegal I can probably find 100 guys on Alibaba selling the same thing (well, repros anyway) with free shipping

Forgive me for the on-topic comment here but actually I found something that the Lyr 2 sounds good with stock tubes. It's too early to be sure but it seems to get along well with my LCD-3F. Although most of the time I run them balanced, I took a chance and was surprised they sounded pretty good. Need some more listening time to be sure and still looking for some cheap/good upgrades.

 

[gimmeheadroom]

@bcowen @TK16 I get the feeling we would get along pretty good. You're both invited for beer if you ever get to Prague!

 

[TK16]

Damn ripoff artists! Bait and switch is illegal I can probably find 100 guys on Alibaba selling the same thing (well, repros anyway) with free shipping

Forgive me for the on-topic comment here but actually I found something that the Lyr 2 sounds good with stock tubes. It's too early to be sure but it seems to get along well with my LCD-3F. Although most of the time I run them balanced, I took a chance and was surprised they sounded pretty good. Need some more listening time to be sure and still looking for some cheap/good upgrades.

Show some love for those cans and get some proper tubes for the Lyr2. They really do make a difference.

 

[gimmeheadroom]

Show some love for those cans and get some proper tubes for the Lyr2. They really do make a difference.

I'm tryin' to but you guys are just posting links to stuff that costs more than my whole setup

Still open to recommendations for a set that costs about 100 bucks give or take, that I can buy without fear of import duties, imaginary clearing charges etc. Best if I can find something in Europe.

 

[Wes S]

I'm tryin' to but you guys are just posting links to stuff that costs more than my whole setup

Still open to recommendations for a set that costs about 100 bucks give or take, that I can buy without fear of import duties, imaginary clearing charges etc. Best if I can find something in Europe.

I recommend these - https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/233496049694

 

[gimmeheadroom]

I recommend these - https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/233496049694

You're invited for a beer also @Wes S

What about this one https://www.ebay.com/itm/E88CC-CV2492-BRIMAR-MULLARD-NOS-VALVE-TUBE-LC17/262158412197

I have bought from this seller before, seems like a good guy.

 

[Wes S]

You're invited for a beer also @Wes S

What about this one https://www.ebay.com/itm/E88CC-CV2492-BRIMAR-MULLARD-NOS-VALVE-TUBE-LC17/262158412197

I have bought from this seller before, seems like a good guy.

That doesn't look like a Brimar, and has a silver shield, so not the tube I am suggesting. That looks like a latter 70's production Mullard, and I dont recommend that one.

 

[gimmeheadroom]

That doesn't look like a Brimar, and has a silver shield, so not the tube I am suggesting. That looks like a latter 70's production Mullard, and I dont recommend that one.

Thanks a lot! Does it matter that the ones you linked to are not sold in matched sets?

 

[TK16]

I'm tryin' to but you guys are just posting links to stuff that costs more than my whole setup

Still open to recommendations for a set that costs about 100 bucks give or take, that I can buy without fear of import duties, imaginary clearing charges etc. Best if I can find something in Europe.

If you are up to using adapter tubes in the Lyr2 (I have been using them rather heavily in 3 years Lyr2/MJ2, LP, Lite DAC68). 1 pair of socket savers, 1 pair of 6N3P to ECC88 adapters (If you get these from China, specify the non coronavirus edition). This opens you up to Reflektor/Foton 6N3P (very cheap but very good), other variants like Western Electric 396A. 2C51, 5670. cheap options as well. Tesla 6CC41 with D getter is a fantastic option. No adapter necessary. Like this one. Has a very high gain use only on low gain.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-TESLA...749257?hash=item365c98c309:g:gV0AAOSwAPpeNE4o
This seller has 3 pairs. In your neck of the woods location wise.

 

[bcowen]

If you are up to using adapter tubes in the Lyr2 (I have been using them rather heavily in 3 years Lyr2/MJ2, LP, Lite DAC68). 1 pair of socket savers, 1 pair of 6N3P to ECC88 adapters (If you get these from China, specify the non coronavirus edition). This opens you up to Reflektor/Foton 6N3P (very cheap but very good), other variants like Western Electric 396A. 2C51, 5670. cheap options as well. Tesla 6CC41 with D getter is a fantastic option. No adapter necessary. Like this one. Has a very high gain use only on low gain.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-TESLA...749257?hash=item365c98c309:g:gV0AAOSwAPpeNE4o
This seller has 3 pairs. In your neck of the woods location wise.

Great suggestions as are the ones @Wes S linked. If @gimmeheadroom wants to try adapters, I highly recommend he check with fellow HeadFi'er @Deyan (PM him if any interest) who is in Bulgaria. I'm honestly not up to speed on how things work with VAT and import duties and all, but I assume buying from within the EU will be cheaper and easier? And even if he's more expensive, his quality is well worth it IMO -- far better than anything you'll get out of China, even vintage stuff made pre-Corona.