[thecrow]

Thanks for the quick reply guys!

I'm still on the fence on whether I enjoy the Amperex with D-Getters or the Telefunkens more. Currently using the HE560 and HD-800 w/ SD mod. The LYR 2 also sounds surprising good as a preamp for my B&W CM speakers. They produce a syrupy good sound, that while not the last word on accuracy, are highly enjoyable.   

And the other tubes to consider in your journey Re the siemens cca from the early/mid 60's.

These are very dynamic, powerful, extended on both ends.

Some could find them a little bright for the hd800 to start with. I did. Now no problem for me. YMMV

 

[TK16]

I've been out of the audio game for half a decade, but my recent trip to CanJam reignited my interest. Therefore, I jumped on the LYR 2 bandwagon and began tube rolling. I went off the deep end and sprung for a pair of Telefunken ECC88 / 6DJ8.

Quick question, has anyone ever seen this tube with the print "Made in Western Germany"? There's a diamond logo on the bottom, slanted getter support (pre-68 model), and the halo looks accurate. These point to an authentic tube. However, I've never seen that specific print nor can I find other copies online. If any tube expert can chime in, I would be super thankful. 

If you like the ECC88 sound the Tele E188CC is a huge upgrade in SQ. Even the E88CC is a substantial upgrade.

 

[spyder1]

 
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If it has slanted getters, its authentic. No one besides Telefunkens did that & it can't be faked by counterfeiters.

Tesla E88CC's have slanted getters.1st picture, Tesla E88CC's, 2nd picture, ECC88's Telefunken, w/ W. Germany Label.

 

[TK16]

My Tele ECC88 had the fat getters, not sure if Telefunken was the only one that had them. Think from the pic those are fat getters, not 100% though.

 

[winders]

  My Tele ECC88 had the fat getters, not sure if Telefunken was the only one that had them. Think from the pic those are fat getters, not 100% though.

The Telefunkens in the photos are real.

 

[Guidostrunk]

It's not as prominent(true 45°), nor is there a score mark on the getter post , of the teslas.

Tesla E88CC's have slanted getters.

 

[TK16]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Amperex-Eindhoven-pinched-waist-D-getter-ecc88-tube-tested-7L1-e88cc-6922-/391759022367
Single Eindy PW E88CC, mislabeled as ECC88? Auction. 7L1 code for E88CC/6922.

 

[8761454]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Amperex-Eindhoven-pinched-waist-D-getter-ecc88-tube-tested-7L1-e88cc-6922-/391759022367
Single Eindy PW E88CC, mislabeled as ECC88? Auction. 7L1 code for E88CC/6922.

Looks like the ones Ivan and I got except for the label

Wonder how much it will fetch

 

[kolkoo]

Looks like the ones Ivan and I got except for the label

Wonder how much it will fetch

Yep it looks exactly like my single 7L1. (I have 3 7L0s and 1 single 7L1 Eindhovens)
 
I am currently running pretty much exclusively Eindhovens (my noisy pair) for two reasons:
1) The sound is sublime
2) The noise is slowly going away (but slower than usual) so I have still not lost hope
 
All in all I've toned way down on my tube rolling adventure as I've diverted my funds back into PC upgrades watercooling and the sort.
However I plan to put up more of my gorgeous tubes for sale in the next few weeks for whoever is interested.

 

[billerb1]

Any of you all thinking of bidding on that Eindhoven ?  If nobody is I might keep an eye on it.  If anyone is interested, go for it and I'll just root for you.
(You are a bad man TK !!!)

 

[kolkoo]

  Any of you all thinking of bidding on that Eindhoven ?  If nobody is I might keep an eye on it.  If anyone is interested, go for it and I'll just root for you.
(You are a bad man TK !!!)

I would bid if it wasn't in the US But bid away Bill!

 

[8761454]

Any of you all thinking of bidding on that Eindhoven ?  If nobody is I might keep an eye on it.  If anyone is interested, go for it and I'll just root for you.
(You are a bad man TK !!!)

I will bid if it is less than $200, witch I think will be impossible lol

 

[billerb1]

Go for it 876, I'm really tapped out after the Yggy and HD800S purchases.

 

[MWSVette]

It is already at $203.50...
 

 

[8761454]

Go for it 876, I'm really tapped out after the Yggy and HD800S purchases.

It is already at $203.50...

:eek:

Anddddd I am out lol

My Yggy, raggy and my speakers arrived so I am super broke anyway