Just installed a pair of NOS TESLA Tubes PCC8/7DJ8 in my LYR-1. Got them from tubedepot.com. So far, absolutely amazing improvement in sound quality. I was using the JJ 6922's. Highly recommended. ![Headphone Smile :) :)](https://cdn.head-fi.org/e/headfi/smily_headphones1.gif)
![Headphone Smile :) :)](https://cdn.head-fi.org/e/headfi/smily_headphones1.gif)
Just installed a pair of NOS TESLA Tubes PCC8/7DJ8 in my LYR-1. Got them from tubedepot.com. So far, absolutely amazing improvement in sound quality. I was using the JJ 6922's. Highly recommended.![]()
Is there a tube that is a natural "upgrade" to the orange globes? by that I mean an identical or very similar sound signature.
Did you. Sort out your 95 db static?
Is there a tube that is a natural "upgrade" to the orange globes? by that I mean an identical or very similar sound signature.
And often for a bit less money than the E188CC, I would suggest Heerlen, Holland-made E88CC, often labeled Amperex, Philips, Valvo and so forth. When looking at the Philips production code, you want to look for "⊿" which indicates the Heerlen factory. Orange globes and bugle boys were also manufactured in the same factory, and all of these have the Heerlen "house sound."
Have you cleaned the pins with deoxit?
I always unplug my phones before powering off or on. Old habit. I'll have to see if mine does the same.
Have you cleaned the pins with deoxit?
I always unplug my phones before powering off or on. Old habit. I'll have to see if mine does the same.
Is deoxit ok on gold pins? I never have cleaned gold pins. Just afraid to mess with em. Crazy?
Is deoxit ok on gold pins? I never have cleaned gold pins. Just afraid to mess with em. Crazy?
Real gold pins should not corrode, I'd think. They have to be an alloy or they would be too soft-so I guess it's possible.
Gold-plated.