[Radioking59]

To remove tubes from the LYR, NO PACKING TAPE, RUBBER GLOVES. PACKING TAPE LEAVES RESIDUE. 1000X SILLY I am done saying the same thing numerous times, Radioking59, got a CLUE???? 

You need to chill out and learn how to treat people respectfully. If you fold the packing tape and put it on the tip only for the 2 seconds it takes to get the tube out there will be no residue.

 

[satwilson]

You need to chill out and learn how to treat people respectfully. If you fold the packing tape and put it on the tip only for the 2 seconds it takes to get the tube out there will be no residue.

I am sorry, but this topic has come up many times before. If I am disrespectful to you, sorry to you, but your "wisdom" is nothing new, and rubber gloves work better. I guess my history on this thread gives me some perspective. One of the things that upsets me about Headfi is the redundant cyclical nature of the posts that "newbies" come up with as new wisdom, without reading history. That being said, "tape" WILL" remove silkscreen labels, rubber gloves less so, etc, respectfully, chilling, me

 

[ejwiles]

  I am sorry, but this topic has come up many times before. If I am disrespectful to you, sorry to you, but your "wisdom" is nothing new, and rubber gloves work better. I guess my history on this thread gives me some perspective. One of the things that upsets me about Headfi is the redundant cyclical nature of the posts that "newbies" come up with as new wisdom, without reading history. That being said, "tape" WILL" remove silkscreen labels, rubber gloves less so, etc, respectfully, chilling, me

From my own experience, I respectfully disagree.  One of the best things about this thread, and Head-Fi in general, is that people who are new to this hobby can ask questions without fear of snarky replies.  But I do agree that people should take advantage of the search function more often.  I've seen and enjoyed many of your posts, so I think you get it.  
 
In any event, touching the silkscreen on a tube with anything (glove, tape, or whatever) will rub it off, so don't.  Avoid the silkscreen, grab the tube by the top, and you're fine.

 

[Radioking59]

My "wisdom" was handed down to me by the person who created the amp when I bought it over 2 years ago.

 

[Tuco1965]

I always use a piece of foam that my tubes are packed in.  It works well every time for me.

 

[jaywillin]

$8.00 on ebay, pulls tubes nicely, from the top, no muss, no fuss
 

 

[rb2013]

  Well my tubes showed up and I had absolutely nothing to worry about. I should have worried more about what tubes I'm getting because I'm unsatisfied with what I ordered. I'm pretty sure I got the Amperex 6922, JAN Orange label, US and they're no good for the type of music I listen to. Vocals and bass are very muddy but the guitars are so crystal sharp. Oh well, they'll suffice for the time being, I think I might go for the Amperex white PQ, or go back to Orange Globes. 

Try the vintage '70s 6n23p Voskhod Rockets they have a different sound signature then the typical Amperex.  
 
That said just made an amazing buy on one of my favorite Amperex tubes.  The 1960's USN CEP 6922 white labels.  These are the most natural sounding of all the Amperexs I've had (and that's pretty much all of them - including the famed Pinched Waist 6922 D getters). They converge to a similar neutral sound like the Tele E88CC 60's, and HG '75 6n23p's.  
 

 http://www.ebay.com/itm/151470965850?_trksid=p2060778.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
These go for $325/pr on Brent Jesse's website!  I paid $110 shipped.
 
For more info on the excellent Voskhod Rockets you can read my past reviews:
On the old thread, a comparison of the different 70's Voskhod Rockets (plate posts) post #8606  http://www.head-fi.org/t/549508/schiit-lyr-the-tube-rolling-thread/8595
 
A comparison of the best 6n23p's to the Tele E88CC and a few different Amperex's post #2129 http://www.head-fi.org/t/673709/schiit-lyr-tube-rollers/2115
 
And my rankings post #2229 http://www.head-fi.org/t/673709/schiit-lyr-tube-rollers/2220
 
 
Happy Rolling! 

 
 
PS Edit Just a great time to be a tube roller!

  There many great deals on excellent 6922's and 6n23p's now.  For those just getting started and looking to upgrade from the stock Lyr tubes - lot's of great vintage tubes available under $50/pr.

 

[satwilson]

  From my own experience, I respectfully disagree.  One of the best things about this thread, and Head-Fi in general, is that people who are new to this hobby can ask questions without fear of snarky replies.  But I do agree that people should take advantage of the search function more often.  I've seen and enjoyed many of your posts, so I think you get it.  
 
In any event, touching the silkscreen on a tube with anything (glove, tape, or whatever) will rub it off, so don't.  Avoid the silkscreen, grab the tube by the top, and you're fine.

My bad, you are absolutely right. My apologies to Radioking and anyone else I upset.  

 

[jaywillin]

  Try the vintage '70s 6n23p Voshkod Rockets they have a different sound signature then the typical Amperex.  
 
That said just made an amazing buy on one of my favorite Amperex tubes.  The 1960's USN CEP 6922 white labels.  These are the most natural sounding of all the Amperexs I've had (and that's pretty much all of them - including the famed Pinched Waist 6922 D getters). They converge to a similar neutral sound like the Tele E88CC 60's, and HG '75 6n23p's.  
 

 http://www.ebay.com/itm/151470965850?_trksid=p2060778.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
These go for $325/pr on Brent Jesse's website!  I paid $110 shipped.
 
 
Happy Rolling! 

 
 
PS Edit Just a great time to be a tube roller!

  There many great deals on excellent 6922's and 6n23p's now.  For those just getting started and looking to upgrade from the stock Lyr tubes - lot's of great vintage tubes available under $50/pr.

  thats half of what i paid for my '65's , nice
just spotted these
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Amperex-USN-CEP-6922-NOBSR-91014-5960-675-9016-Gold-Pins-Vintage-New-Tube-Pair/131340802136?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D27538%26meid%3D8e7cbaa7655847d4bc05abe8a1585826%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D11353%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D151470965850

 

[rb2013]

 

  thats half of what i paid for my '65's , nice
just spotted these
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Amperex-USN-CEP-6922-NOBSR-91014-5960-675-9016-Gold-Pins-Vintage-New-Tube-Pair/131340802136?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D27538%26meid%3D8e7cbaa7655847d4bc05abe8a1585826%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D11353%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D151470965850

+1 Sweet tubes 

 

[jaywillin]

  +1 Sweet tubes 

and he appears to have 7 pairs

 

[Oskari]

  Try the vintage '70s 6n23p Voshkod…

 
Don't start with this! 

 
Voskhod, Philips, …

 

[rb2013]

   
Don't start with this! 

 
Voskhod, Philips, …

I know, so many great tubes to try.  But I mean it when I say that prices have not been this reasonable in a long time, and surely won't last.  $110 for a pair of '64 Amperex USN-CEP 6922s.  Ridiculous.
In 6n23p land - bargains galore. 

 
 
As they say - they aren't making anymore 1960s and 1970s tubes.
 
Drink up!  Cheers!

 

 

[Brycicles]

  and he appears to have 7 pairs

I might have to be one of those 7... Currently searching my couch for money.

 

[stjj89]

 
That said just made an amazing buy on one of my favorite Amperex tubes.  The 1960's USN CEP 6922 white labels.  These are the most natural sounding of all the Amperexs I've had (and that's pretty much all of them - including the famed Pinched Waist 6922 D getters). They converge to a similar neutral sound like the Tele E88CC 60's, and HG '75 6n23p's.  

 
If these Amperex USN CEP 6922 white labels have a neutral sound like the HGs, do they still have that euphonic Amperex house sound, like (what I hear) the Bugle Boys have?