[Guidostrunk]

These are the CCa's , that you want. 1965 and earlier. Grey shields & plates.Code is A0-5C.
Cheers
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=151855019760&alt=web

NR2 probably means it was this seller's second auction of the same type of tube (according to him)

I actually got these http://www.ebay.com/itm/391284720163

Siemens E88CC 1970 and 1971 A-Frame Gold pins from the same seller and they sound amazing - much better than stock and also to my ears a lot better than amperex orange globes I got from mercedesman on ebay. So now I'm pondering how much of an upgrade would the serbian CCa's be - and also his auctions have been up for a while is there anything wrong with them?

I'm really thinking about that [COLOR=000000]A1-6A/06 137[/COLOR] [COLOR=000000]but I can't make the call as the 70/71 A-Frame pair sounds so great.[/COLOR]

www.ebay.com/itm/151753633717

www.ebay.com/itm/151844840209

 

[kolkoo]

These are the CCa's , that you want. 1965 and earlier. Grey shields & plates.Code is A0-5C.
Cheers
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=151855019760&alt=web

Nice, the measurements are quite sick as well. I can bid but I'm guessing these will go for at least 300-400$ which I probably will spend on Schiit Bifrost Multibit to upgrade that Asus Xonar Essence STX of mine

 

[Guidostrunk]

Actually, they've been selling for less than $200, lately. I wouldn't be surprised if you got them for around the same price.

Nice, the measurements are quite sick as well. I can bid but I'm guessing these will go for at least 300-400$ which I probably will spend on Schiit Bifrost Multibit to upgrade that Asus Xonar Essence STX of mine

 

[oAmadeuso]

 
Nice, the measurements are quite sick as well. I can bid but I'm guessing these will go for at least 300-400$ which I probably will spend on Schiit Bifrost Multibit to upgrade that Asus Xonar Essence STX of mine

If you're going for it i'll hold fire otherwise I may be tempted to put a cheeky bid on at the last minute.
 
Also saw these which have caught my eye...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/E88CC-Siemens-NOS-MATCHED-PAIR-VALVES-TUBES-/321880526942?hash=item4af193105e:gpQAAOSw~gRVps1J
 
Description says E88CC but marked CCa on the tube along with a "777" mark so must be very lucky tubes!

 

[kolkoo]

  If you're going for it i'll hold fire otherwise I may be tempted to put a cheeky bid on at the last minute.
 
Also saw these which have caught my eye...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/E88CC-Siemens-NOS-MATCHED-PAIR-VALVES-TUBES-/321880526942?hash=item4af193105e:gpQAAOSw~gRVps1J
 
Description says E88CC but marked CCa on the tube along with a "777" mark so must be very lucky tubes!

You should definitely try to bid at last minute I'm not sure if I will do the same yet I will see how the price is going and then decide, but definitely go for it.
 
EDIT: These also look interesting http://www.ebay.com/itm/181907749884

 

[oAmadeuso]

  You should definitely try to bid at last minute I'm not sure if I will do the same yet I will see how the price is going and then decide, but definitely go for it.
 
EDIT: These also look interesting http://www.ebay.com/itm/181907749884

Ta you're a gent.
Let me know if you change your mind.
 
Got a couple of miniwatts myself.
Very nice though the print is a bit different on those.
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=qge7wKeRB2Lz3tuyENRiyXWVi%252BY%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

 

[htr2d2]

  NR2... Number 2... Yup that makes sense now!
 
Was looking at those two myself but was put off by them being used not NOS.
$180 is still a lot of money to me, i'll carry on trying to get a bargin by sniping last second fleabays to get my pair of CCa's

Agreed. Too much $. However, I am frugal. Also, pleasantly broke after buying a new pair of headphones, headphone cables, and a portable lossless player (my Fiio X1 wheel broke).

 

[wildwood88]

Although there is no one answer my question, but I still seeking for help... Anyone know what kind of tube match with hd600 give me a warm sound, and also a pair of tubes for lcd2? Totally no idea with all these tubes...

 

[Mediahound]

Although there is no one answer my question, but I still seeking for help... Anyone know what kind of tube match with hd600 give me a warm sound, and also a pair of tubes for lcd2? Totally no idea with all these tubes...

I really like the Amperex Orange Globes myself, especially for the price.

 

[wildwood88]

I really like the Amperex Orange Globes myself, especially for the price.

Thanks for reply, what headphones air with? And how much is this?

 

[Guidostrunk]

Orange globes can be had for less than $100 a pair. Another warm sounding tube , is Mullard Blackburns(gold pins). I usually see them selling for around $150 or less a pair. If you're looking for strictly warm presentation, these are what you want.
Cheers

Thanks for reply, what headphones air with? And how much is this?

 

[Astral Abyss]

Although there is no one answer my question, but I still seeking for help... Anyone know what kind of tube match with hd600 give me a warm sound, and also a pair of tubes for lcd2? Totally no idea with all these tubes...

 
I like the Russian tubes (Voskhod and Reflektor) with the LCD 2.  They have nice, clear bass, very resolving and musical, and a detailed high end that pairs well with the roll-off of the LCDs.  You can get a nice pair of Reflektor SWGP (single wire getter post)  or Voskhod Rockets for less than $100, or you can go all-in and get the 74-75 Reflektor SWGP silver shields for around $150 and $250 respectively.  The 75 is considered the Holy Grail of Russian tubes (and I agree).  Talk to rb2013.  He can give you his current prices.
 
If you're strictly looking for warm, I like the Orange Globes as well, although the stock tubes aren't far behind.

 

[oAmadeuso]

The Dario Miniwatt Green labels are my favourite with LCD-2 so far.
Wouldn't say overly warm but "sweet" sounding.
Amazing with female vocals.

 

[yding202]

Orange globes can be had for less than $100 a pair. Another warm sounding tube , is Mullard Blackburns(gold pins). I usually see them selling for around $150 or less a pair. If you're looking for strictly warm presentation, these are what you want.
Cheers
 

I got a matched pair of NOS Orange Globes for $75 / pair.  I love this sound.  It I definitely prefer it over the stock 6BZ7's, which I find have a bit of a metallic sound.

 

[ThurstonX]

I can't recall who's always recommending Heerlen "Philips Miniwatt" E188CCs of the early 1960s vintage, but this (not)Bud's for you 

  I finally took your advice, Mystery Roller, and scored a pair (Oct. 1962 & Mar. 1963) for a very reasonable price.  The seller tested on two different testers (Hickok TV-7D/U: $995 starting bid for the only one on eBay 

; and a Neuberger RPM 370... so this guy ain't #%!$in' around; he even made special labels to attach to the generic white tube boxes), and the test results look as good as the printing on the tubes.  Only an hour on them, but lordy I do love the Heerlen sound.  And that's only with the Lyr in preamp mode.
 
And for that audiophile tip, I owe Sam (@Guidostrunk) a tip o' the wrist, too 

  The difference tubes via the Lyr make as compared to the Emotiva sans tubes cannot be overstated.  A match made in heaven, at least for power-hungry/power-capable cans like relatively inefficient planars.
 
As Marty DiBergi put it so succinctly, "But hey, enough of my yakkin'; whaddaya say? Let's boogie!"