ThurstonX
Headphoneus Supremus
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And yet they are something quite specific
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Thanks for the recommendation! You mean these?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/AMPEREX-BUGLE-BOY-6DJ8-ECC88-VACUUM-TUBE-MATCH-PAIR-D-GTR-SWEET-WARM-TONE-A31K-/321573574304?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item4adf4756a0
Damn, they are significantly more expensive than the '60s O-getters! Worth it? And how does the bass and euphony of the Bugle Boys compare to the Orange Globes?
I have a pair of the 59 BB's, same ones in the link, got em from MercMan. I also own the 74/75Refs. Like you I sometimes want the smoother, more forward midrange Amperex sound, and the BB's certainly deliver. They are also well detailed in the treble. One of mine is slightly microphonic, only when tapping it, so not a problem. Yes, the 50s D getters fetch a premium price, up to you to decide the "worth it" factor. Another tube to consider would be the Miniwatt E188CC's, no savings on these either!! More of that lush midrange than the BB's, still great treble detail, slightly more bass. I haven't heard the 60s O getter BB's so I can't compare. For me, the Miniwatts are my faves for this sound signature.
Thanks a lot for the recommendations, those are very useful! Darn, I was hoping I wouldn't have to spend more than $100 to get that euphonic sound signature. It looks like you really can't have it all...
Do you also own the Orange Globes? Any thoughts on how they compare to the BBs and Miniwatts?
Thanks a lot for the recommendations, those are very useful! Darn, I was hoping I wouldn't have to spend more than $100 to get that euphonic sound signature. It looks like you really can't have it all...
Do you also own the Orange Globes? Any thoughts on how they compare to the BBs and Miniwatts?
I don't, but Thurston commented he has both and prefers the BB's. But first off keep in mind, these are all subjective comments, YMMV, I have spent close to 2K on my tube "collection". You may get lucky, but this is a most subjective endeavor. Anyone who declares, "the best", is most only for themselves. Your ears, headphones, DAC, amp, and $ spent, your NIRVANA.
After living with a pair of 74' Vokshod grey shields for a few months (my first rolled tubes) I've decided there sound is not for me with the Lyr and HE500s. I'd like to try out some Amperex's without spending an arm and a leg. Can anyone tell me if there were any major changes to the Orange Globes over the years? Are the 70s ones from Holland essentially the same as the 60s ones that are mentioned on Joes Tube Lore? AudioTubes.com has "70s Orange World Logo" for quite a bit less than what the 60s OGs are going for on ebay. Would these be a good tube to get my feet wet in the Amperex sound? Are most people finding that they prefer the BBs over these in the Lyr?
How much do you want to spend ?
Ideally around $60 for a matched pair but I would go up to the $100 range if there was really better value in that range.
Im looking at:
70s Orange globes for roughly $50
White label BBs for roughly $60
or splurge on white label USA PQs for about double the other two at $120