ncaudiophile
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Rocket tubes 6n23p (1978) that Just got definitely warm up classical music. Delicate. Warm.
Well the HGs have silver shields ( the electrostatic shield right below the single wire getter post). The 'grid' many refer to is in the middle of the top mica. I've noticed this grid can be silver or gray on the lesser gray shield versions. If you post a picture I can tell you which version you have. The other issue I've mentioned is the matching of sections and balance between tubes. When properly matched the sound stage is just huge, bigger then the Siemens CCa, way bigger then the '66 Tellies E88CCs, even bigger then the Amperex pinched waists.I got some 1975 silver grid 6n23p reflector's. You were right, more detail than the Siemens 6922. They have a lot more gain in the tube too, I forgot to turn the volume down when I switched tubes and boom. Have you noticed all these 74 and 75 tubes, from both plants, have this human scribbling on the top mica? It isn't on any 71, 72, 73 tube I have.
Edit - The Siemens do have this strange warmth to them that the 6n23p's didn't have though, but these 1975's mids are so muchbetter than the 1978 rockets I have.
Probably a question answered but what are a pair of tubes that provide the best SQ <$100?
[COLOR=333333]I do enjoy a warm, smooth sound. Maybe a little more mid-centric but I still like my bass and treble extensions. [/COLOR]
[COLOR=333333]I would prefer to stay away from ebay and go with upscale audio or similar companies because I'm from Canada.[/COLOR]
[COLOR=333333]EDIT: Using the lyr with the Alpha Dogs if that matters![/COLOR]
I did share a pair of these Holy Grail 6n23p's with a fellow Headfier. He emailed his comments. I hope he doesn't mind me sharing, but in the interest of tube science I feel I must!
'Now - regarding the '75...
I received them yesterday and of course I couldn't resist sneaking in some listening time. I fired them up for a couple of hours before listening as I usually do to get them warmed up. My initial reaction was What is going on here, it sounds strange, different and very different than anything I've heard so far. It took me a bit to realize I was in the presence of greatness lol. After my ears adjusted I was in for a musical journey unlike any other. The clarity was unreal along with stellar highs and mids. Sound stage and instrument separation was so detailed you could practically pin point where the instrument was placed. In addition I could hear clear and distinct vocals in the chorus which before were mudded together. Bass on the '73 "kicks" harder but the '75 sounds better, more true and detailed. I have so much more learning to do in this new musical sound scape. I wanted to listen for 30 min since it was 11:30...ended up listening to 2am Happy camper so far.
Thanks for the great tubes and advice, i cant thank you enough. Ill give you some updates as I continue listening.'
HE500s, driven by the Bifrost to the Lyr. Not sure of other tubes. But sound is sound. He was comparing his Lyr to the much more expensive Woo WA7. His friends WA7, was sounding better. After trying the '73 SWGP Voskhods, he said the Lyr had surpassed the WA7.It would be helpful to know which tubes he's comparing to and headphone used.
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Probably a question answered but what are a pair of tubes that provide the best SQ <$100?
I do enjoy a warm, smooth sound. Maybe a little more mid-centric but I still like my bass and treble extensions.
I would prefer to stay away from ebay and go with upscale audio or similar companies because I'm from Canada.
EDIT: Using the lyr with the Alpha Dogs if that matters!
I received a pair of Platinum grade E88CC Tele’s I ordered from Kevin at Upscale. However, the first tube tested T1-11100, T2-12800 (15%) and the other T1-11000, T2-11500 (4%). So I emailed Kevin saying I wanted to exchange the gold graded one for a Platinum, which is what I ordered. Reluctantly he is sending a replacement.
We’ll see what he sends me.