[Guidostrunk]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HILARIOUS.
I love this thread!

 

[Astral Abyss]

Guy reminds me of the little dog who keeps talking and talking to the bulldog on that bugs bunny cartoon and eventually the bulldog smacks him without any emotion, but the little dog just comes right back and starts talking again.

I might have dated myself...

https://youtu.be/UVNHcob3oJg

 

[Oskari]

  I think Sam's fascination with the race car has less to do with it's authenticity than just the fact that the guy is dressed in a yellow suit.
But I guess you'd need to ask Sammy.  The historical data is appreciated though and duly noted.

 
Well, the subject was my fascination, not Sam's. 

 

[billerb1]

   
Well, the subject was my fascination, not Sam's. 

 
Touche.  I have no further questions for this witness, Your Honor.

 

[Luckbad]

What are some good tubes for Lyr 2 at a reasonable price (under $100 a pair and easy to find) that...

Give maximum bass (especially sub-bass) and smooth highs (I'm very sensitive to treble fatigue).

Headphones include: Sennheiser HD650, JVC HP-DX1000, and various IEMs.

Thanks!

 

[ThurstonX]

  Well, the subject was my fascination, not Sam's. 

 

 
Touche.  I have no further questions for this witness, Your Honor.

 
If the Prosecution rests, I'm prepared to render my verdict.  I award custody of the yellow racing poster to--
 
[the judge collapses with a fatal heart attack as his gavel crashes to the block, officially ending the trial...]

 

[MattTCG]

What are some good tubes for Lyr 2 at a reasonable price (under $100 a pair and easy to find) that...

Give maximum bass (especially sub-bass) and smooth highs (I'm very sensitive to treble fatigue).

Headphones include: Sennheiser HD650, JVC HP-DX1000, and various IEMs.

Thanks!

 
For you consideration:
 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/AMPEREX-ORANGE-GLOBE-6DJ8-ECC88-VACUUM-TUBE-1969-MATCH-PAIR-SWEET-WARM-TONE-A01G-/221906420252?hash=item33aaa7421c
 
I had these in the lyr2 with the hd650 from this seller and it was quite nice...seems to meet your criteria. 

 

[Jamesy1969]

   
Thanks (I think!). That's given me the confidence to pull the trigger. I'll order them tomorrow afternoon and will definitely keep you guys posted.
 
<excited>

 
Well, they arrived one day early - yesterday, whilst I was out

 
Picked them up from the post office today and all looks well. Very well packaged (that BIG outer box was full of poly chips) and look true to the NOS description.
 





 
I'll give them a quick listen later today and keep you up-to-date with their breaking-in progress

 

[Guidostrunk]

Perfect suggestion!

For you consideration:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/AMPEREX-ORANGE-GLOBE-6DJ8-ECC88-VACUUM-TUBE-1969-MATCH-PAIR-SWEET-WARM-TONE-A01G-/221906420252?hash=item33aaa7421c

I had these in the lyr2 with the hd650 from this seller and it was quite nice...seems to meet your criteria. 

 

[kolkoo]

Same seller - also has these up (should be the same)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/AMPEREX-ORANGE-GLOBE-6DJ8-ECC88-VACUUM-TUBE-1969-MATCH-PAIR-SWEET-WARM-TONE-A41J-/321886157883?hash=item4af1e8fc3b.
 
 
Do you guys think these are worth trying out - http://www.ebay.com/itm/6N23P-E88CC-6922-6DJ8-MatchedPair-VoskhodRocket-Single-Wire-Grey-Shield-1-/181892247913?hash=item2a599f7169. And if you had to chose between them and the Amperex orange globes which ones would you choose ( or would you get both) ? (novice tube roller here).

 

[oAmadeuso]

 

 
Nice!
i'll be breaking in my new tubes tonight too.
Just got a call from my wife that my package from Italy has arrived!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/FAMOUS-DESIRED-E188CC-PHILIPS-PREMIUM-version-E88CC-6922-GOLD-NOS-NIB-/271995807005?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=sRZGFnJ5IfXAhiltj31BZ3LdlCk%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
 
[edit]
I was already happy with the Lyr 2 and stock tubes but after listening to a couple of Pink Floyd albums I can confirm that these tubes take it to another level!
Don't have the vocabulary to describe the difference however it's just better and more luscious. 

 

[Guidostrunk]

Interest check. 62 & 63 Heerlen e188cc's. Someone might get these cheap if you're on a budget and looking for some decent tubes. 17 hours to go. http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=121778467927&alt=web

 

[ThurstonX]

Interest check. 62 & 63 Heerlen e188cc's. Someone might get these cheap if you're on a budget and looking for some decent tubes. 17 hours to go. http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=121778467927&alt=web

 
Nice.  How "used", I wonder...

 

[Guidostrunk]

Pic 4 looks like there's test results.

Nice.  How "used", I wonder...

 

[ThurstonX]

Pic 4 looks like there's test results. 

 
Sam, you know I ain't too good I drivin' the InterWebs... sheesh 

 
My German's a little rusty, but I can still tell red from black.  Going to have to keep a sharp eye on these.  So, Sam, does this make us even? 

 
Thanks for setting me straight, brother 

  <--- probably why I missed pic #4