[Lord Soth]

I'm looking to upgrade for around $150 for my HE-500.  The choices are:

1968 Telefunken ECC88
1959 Bugle Boy D getter 6DJ8
Forget tubes altogether and get the Emotiva mini-X a-100 speaker amp

Anyone have experience with these and the HE-500?

If you are thinking of getting a taste of the famous Telefunken mids, (yes they are gorgeous BTW), on a tight budget, I suggest getting a pair of Telefunken PCC88s instead.

The sonics are the same. Telefunken PCC88s are much cheaper than the ECC88 version.
Same tube, just slightly different heater spec.

 

[Radioking59]

If you are thinking of getting a taste of the famous Telefunken mids, (yes they are gorgeous BTW), on a tight budget, I suggest getting a pair of Telefunken PCC88s instead.

The sonics are the same. Telefunken PCC88s are much cheaper than the ECC88 version.
Same tube, just slightly different heater spec.

What about these Telefunken ECC88s from Mercedesman?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TELEFUNKEN-6DJ8-ECC88-VACUUM-TUBE-1968-DIAMOND-MATCHED-PAIR-PRECISE-TONE-417-/321265930260?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item4accf11014

What is the going rate for the PCC88s?

 

[Lord Soth]

What about these Telefunken ECC88s from Mercedesman?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TELEFUNKEN-6DJ8-ECC88-VACUUM-TUBE-1968-DIAMOND-MATCHED-PAIR-PRECISE-TONE-417-/321265930260?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item4accf11014

What is the going rate for the PCC88s?

On Ebay, you should be able to get a pair of Tfk <> PCC88s for around $100 max.

It is Ebay after all so it is possible to get a pair of those PCC88 tubes for much less.

BTW, some Telefunkens were actually made by Siemens.
As long as the tubes have a <> at the bottom, it should be the real deal.

 

[Zuckfun]

I have to give some love to the Telefunkens. The recent discussion prompted me to roll these back in tonight. First time listening to them on the HD650's. The top end extension which made these a poor fit for the HE400's, plays well with the HD650. Beautifully clear treble, wide soundstage, well controlled bass- a very clean and accurate presentation. A different flavor than Amperex- Telefunken doesn't have the tubey warmth- the euphony of Amperex, but perhaps they're more neutral. So a different, although very enjoyable flavor. A good example how one tube can be a mismatch with one headphone (HE400) and fit well with another (HD650).

 

[NinjaHamster]

I have to give some love to the Telefunkens. 

 
If they truly wanted you, they might just funken you with love.

 

[Delete]

Well, at least it sounds as though you have made some great choices ... get a set of OG's and a set of BB and let us all know what YOU think ...  

I definitely will. I appreciate all the info.

 

[NinjaHamster]

I definitely will. I appreciate all the info.

No problems - you'll have a couple of enjoyable weeks ahead of you ... 

 

[ThurstonX]

  No problems - you'll have a couple of enjoyable weeks ahead of you ... 

 
While I will have a couple of painful weeks ahead of me.  Tried to fire up the Lyr this morning... nada.  Went through all the motions, but it's well and truly dead.  So, back it goes.
 
That means no BB Heteros vs. OGs Battle To The Death (the losers were going to be sacrificed... or the winners, if I went the Maya ball game route
 
So, you can stop 

 
Don't want you to get fat 

 

[NinjaHamster]

   
While I will have a couple of painful weeks ahead of me.  Tried to fire up the Lyr this morning... nada.  Went through all the motions, but it's well and truly dead.  So, back it goes.
 
That means no BB Heteros vs. OGs Battle To The Death (the losers were going to be sacrificed... or the winners, if I went the Maya ball game route
 
So, you can stop 

 
Don't want you to get fat 

Ah - bad news, man !!  In the next couple of weeks I'll try to do a death match for you on the Audeze LCD-2's ... heck I might even break out the 701's and give you a headstart for when the amp gets back to you 

 

[ThurstonX]

  Ah - bad news, man !!  In the next couple of weeks I'll try to do a death match for you on the Audeze LCD-2's ... heck I might even break out the 701's and give you a headstart for when the amp gets back to you 

 
Cheers 

 
Dropped the Lyr off at FedEx, so hopefully no more than two weeks to get it back.  Time to see how various other headphone amps I have can drive the HE-500.  That oughta be a very unsatisfying hour or so 

 

[OldSkool]

  I'm looking to upgrade for around $150 for my HE-500.  The choices are:
 
1968 Telefunken ECC88
1959 Bugle Boy D getter 6DJ8
Forget tubes altogether and get the Emotiva mini-X a-100 speaker amp
 
Anyone have experience with these and the HE-500?

The '59 D-getter Bugle Boys are in my Top 3 favorites with the HE-500.
 
They have very solid, tight bass, silky-smooth mids and a treble airy-ness that the '60 and later BB halo getters don't have, IMO.
 
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/673709/schiit-lyr-tube-rollers#post_9642339

 

[Radioking59]

The '59 D-getter Bugle Boys are in my Top 3 favorites with the HE-500.

They have very solid, tight bass, silky-smooth mids and a treble airy-ness that the '60 and later BB halo getters don't have, IMO.


http://www.head-fi.org/t/673709/schiit-lyr-tube-rollers#post_9642339

Thanks. Mercedesman said that the Telefunkens are better for classical music, and the D getters for other genres. Since I don't listen to classical I think I'll go with the BBs. Does your pair have any microphonic issues?

 

[Textfeud]

 
The '59 D-getter Bugle Boys are in my Top 3 favorites with the HE-500.
 
They have very solid, tight bass, silky-smooth mids and a treble airy-ness that the '60 and later BB halo getters don't have, IMO.
 
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/673709/schiit-lyr-tube-rollers#post_9642339

What is your top 3? I'm looking to buy tubes for my HE-500. All the advice is welcome since I'm new to tuberolling.
 
I have Amperex Orange Globes now and I really like the sound.

 

[OldSkool]

Thanks. Mercedesman said that the Telefunkens are better for classical music, and the D getters for other genres. Since I don't listen to classical I think I'll go with the BBs. Does your pair have any microphonic issues?

No, very quiet....except when my cell phone is too close.

 

[OldSkool]

 
What is your top 3? I'm looking to buy tubes for my HE-500. All the advice is welcome since I'm new to tuberolling.
 
I have Amperex Orange Globes now and I really like the sound.

Lorenz PCC88 (good luck finding these!)
'59 D-getter Bugle Boys
'65 Amperex USN-CEP
 
For a change, I also like the Mullard CV-2493. It's a different sound, though.
 
Cheers!