[sfo1972]

  Well, I just bought these on FleeBay for $34.95 US + s&h = $54.95 CDN. 

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/AMPEREX-ORANGE-LABEL-6DJ8-ECC88-VACUUM-TUBE-PAIR-SUPER-SWEET-MUSICAL-TONE-A11-/221666289736?ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123

 
 
So, I'm now waiting for my Lyr 2 ordered from Headphone Bar in BC, NOVIB Socket Saver with Vibration Reduction Base and Gold Plated Pins (socket side) - 9-pin B9A NOVAL &
Amperex Orange Label 6DJ8 ECC88 Vacuum Tube Pair (the tubes were made in Herleen which is in Holland so they are Holland tubes.)

Congrats - so you are waiting for the delivery now 

 
My recommendation is to go straight for your Amperex burnin and not waste time with the stock tubes. Given you need to log 50-100 hours on these tubes before you get them in tip top shape, leave the stock tubes till later. Burnin the Herleen's to get them to open up to their full potential.
 
Keep us posted.
 
Cheers

 

[scizzro]

I've been listening to the tubes I got from rb2013, 1974 Reflektor SWGP Greys. There is definitely an audible difference between these and the stocks. The stocks sound lean and boring, compared to these, which sound lush, and very musical. I find myself getting lost in the music with these tubes.
 
I'm curious, is this what is known as "adding color"?

 

[sling5s]

  I've been listening to the tubes I got from rb2013, 1974 Reflektor SWGP Greys. There is definitely an audible difference between these and the stocks. The stocks sound lean and boring, compared to these, which sound lush, and very musical. I find myself getting lost in the music with these tubes.
 
I'm curious, is this what is known as "adding color"?

2X
I think it's what it means to be "clean, transparent and open" with the perfect amount of tube sweetness. 
I found it when I upgraded the tubes on the Lyr, it improved it and changed the sound signature. It still sounded like a improved Lyr.
But with the '74 Reflectors and other Voskhod tubes, it just took it another level.  The Lyr sounded like a different amp entirely.  Almost like a $2000 plus amp. I've had $1000 plus amps but it never sounded this good. 

 

[htr2d2]

  I've been listening to the tubes I got from rb2013, 1974 Reflektor SWGP Greys. There is definitely an audible difference between these and the stocks. The stocks sound lean and boring, compared to these, which sound lush, and very musical. I find myself getting lost in the music with these tubes.
 
I'm curious, is this what is known as "adding color"?

I agree with Sling5s.
 
scizzro, you may find this useful. I find it very useful.
 
http://www.head-fi.org/a/describing-sound-a-glossary

 

[scizzro]

 
2X
I think it's what it means to be "clean, transparent and open" with the perfect amount of tube sweetness. 
I found it when I upgraded the tubes on the Lyr, it improved it and changed the sound signature. It still sounded like a improved Lyr.
But with the '74 Reflectors and other Voskhod tubes, it just took it another level.  The Lyr sounded like a different amp entirely.  Almost like a $2000 plus amp. I've had $1000 plus amps but it never sounded this good. 

I'm really into this sound. I was extremely close to dumping the Lyr and grabbing an Oppo HA-1. I really wasn't happy with the Lyr at all.. but this new sound, it's intoxicating. The idea of having to keep buying tubes every few months/years is still offputting, though. I'd love to get this sound from a SS amp

 

[Tuco1965]

Voskhods should be good for 5000 to 10000 hours.

 

[hifi nub]

  Voskhods should be good for 5000 to 10000 hours.

How many hours for them to burn in?

 

[Tuco1965]

  How many hours for them to burn in?

 
Mine were sounding good in about 50 to 100

 

[Guidostrunk]

If this helps at all. @rb2013 has been running multiple sets(lyr and tube dac) of the 75 Holy Grails , for 3+years , 8 hours a day, and no tubes down yet.

I'm really into this sound. I was extremely close to dumping the Lyr and grabbing an Oppo HA-1. I really wasn't happy with the Lyr at all.. but this new sound, it's intoxicating. The idea of having to keep buying tubes every few months/years is still offputting, though. I'd love to get this sound from a SS amp

 

[ThurstonX]

Anyone here gettin' in on this action?
 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-new-tubes-Valvo-ECC88-6DJ8-pinch-waist-d-getter-horse-shoe-6922-t213-/111573432120
 
Too rich for me, but it would be nice to own a pair.

 

[sfo1972]

Anyone here gettin' in on this action?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-new-tubes-Valvo-ECC88-6DJ8-pinch-waist-d-getter-horse-shoe-6922-t213-/111573432120

Too rich for me, but it would be nice to own a pair.

A bit too steep buddy, and that's the current bid. It will probably go higher before it closes.

 

[Tuco1965]

Ouch that's not cheap.
I love my current Voskhods, so I'm happy atm.

 

[ThurstonX]

Pinched waists are always going to fetch a premium.  I bet they'll sell for more than the Siemens CCas he has on offer.

 

[rawrster]

It's cheaper than some other tubes that go on the bay or just about everything at brent jessee
 
When I get better headphones I think i should invest in some pricier tubes. I'll stick with the cheaper ones for now.

 

[ThurstonX]

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