[TK16]

Damn, Can't get those Siemens CCA, just got the E188CC version of the Siemens and the RTC Mazda E188CC tube. That's the equivalent of 240 I spent right there on 4 tubes.

I much prefer the Siemens Cca greys over the Siemens E188CC greys. If you can find a good deal on them go for it. Though the E188CC is my second favorite German.

 

[spyder1]

Why are 6ES8/ECC189, and 7ES8/PCC189 "variable mu vacuum tubes," not recommended for LYR use? Who is exactly is making this recommendation, and why?

 

[vulcanprime]

I much prefer the Siemens Cca greys over the Siemens E188CC greys. If you can find a good deal on them go for it. Though the E188CC is my second favorite German.

Would you say that price on the Siemens CCA grey is a good deal?

 

[TK16]

Would you say that price on the Siemens CCA grey is a good deal?

Not bad a price, paid $253 and $225 for my sets. They seem to be getting rarer on ebay for decent prices.


Funky looking "6922/E88CC". LOL. Feedback score of 1.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/182596632805?ul_noapp=true

This 1956 Heerlen PW pair down $50. $335 free shipping.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/172684372827

PW PCC88 single auction. German.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/263007067974

Philips 1960 Heerlen D-getter auction pair.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/391795327068

Siemens CCa grey shield auction single.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-tube-CCa-...-grey-plates-704057-16-18mA-60s-/132210185367

Just rolled my 1973 authentic Philips E88CC SQ and looks virtually identical to this nice pair for sale. Apart from the size difference, different O-getter and no gold pins etc etc etc.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Philips-E88CC-SQ-matched-pair-NOS-unused-very-rare-/282493520315

 

[ThurstonX]

Not bad a price, paid $253 and $225 for my sets. They seem to be getting rarer on ebay for decent prices.


Funky looking "6922/E88CC". LOL. Feedback score of 1.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/182596632805?ul_noapp=true


Just rolled my 1973 authentic Philips E88CC SQ and looks virtually identical to this nice pair for sale. Apart from the size difference, different O-getter and no gold pins etc etc etc.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Philips-E88CC-SQ-matched-pair-NOS-unused-very-rare-/282493520315

First one's a 12AX7A, as I'm sure you read in one of the photos

LOL on those extremely rare and authentic SQ E88CCs!!! Of course, there's no way yours sound as good. Moar height and moar $$$ = moar sound

Keep the listings coming. I bit on the E288CCs. Way too good a price to pass up on tubes that don't surface often. Your check's in the mail

 

[TK16]

D-getter 7308 Holland? Amperex font looks off?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/AMPEREX-7308-ECC88-6DJ8-7L8-VACUUM-TUBE-GOLD-PIN-TV-7-TESTED-/282498383381

Amperex 7308 USA D-getter?? Hard to tell.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/AMPEREX-7308-ECC88-6DJ8-7L8-VACUUM-TUBE-GOLD-PINS-TV-7-TESTED-/272691498215

Telefunkens on a budget. ECC88. $45 a tube. Had 2 pair of these, major letdown vs better Teles.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-Telefunken-6dj8-Vacuum-Tube-Maxi-Preamp-Tested-/302332989576

 

[kolkoo]

I much prefer the Siemens Cca greys over the Siemens E188CC greys. If you can find a good deal on them go for it. Though the E188CC is my second favorite German.

That's because you have not tried Lorenz and enough Hamburgs ( I think)
Speaking of Lorenz I am back in the tube game just won 3 auctions for Lorenz PCC88 Singles - 2x 2-mica and 1 Tri-mica
So this gives me a total of 6 Lorenz PCC88 Tubes with 2-mica gray shield upper construction. I currently have two pairs one divinely matched and the other one not so much ( can't hear any differences however) and hopefully with the addition of these 2 I will have a nice supply of 3 nicely matched PCC88 Lorenz 2-Micas I might even be willing to part ways with 1 pair at some point.
My lonely 3 Mica PCC88 will be lonely however until I can find a match for it.

I'll let you guys know how I get on.

Another news on the tube front is that my crappy testing Eindhovens are almost noise-free (even my noisiest tube is quiet now 90% of the time until it decides to hiss for a few minutes and go back - only on high gain however).
So far these seem to be my #1 tubes as overall enjoyment - using them for gaming music listening movie watching can't fault them I hope they last enough time...

 

[TK16]

^^^ Been into the 50`s Heerlens lately more than the Germans and the Brimar CV2492`s. With 8 pair (5 pair really good) do not think I need any more. Though I never heard any Lorenz tubes yet, probably good for my wallet.

 

[kelim]

Just threw in a pair of NOS Anod Factory 6N1P-EV. I'm not well versed in describing what I hear, but they are warmer than the stock GE 6BZ7, have tighter bass, and seem to hit the highs higher. They also don't glow as bright as the 6BZ7. I wonder if this is because they require quite a bit more heater current?

Anyways, I will keep listening and let them "burn in" a bit.

https://tubes-store.com/product_info.php?products_id=832

 

[kelim]

OK, well I got my Amperex Holland Bugle Boys in, and I almost feel like everything about them except for the soundstage compared to the 6N1P-EV are just less defined and rounded off. Hard to tell if a tube has soundstage and "OMG 3D HOLOGRAPHIX" with the HD600, but this tube does seem a bit wider. I do know this is the toe tappinest tube i've listened to yet. Jazz in the pawn shop sounds exquisite with these little guys.

Really not sure if I want to go back to my $3 Russian tubes though. Everything was so detailed on them.

 

[billerb1]

That's because you have not tried Lorenz and enough Hamburgs ( I think)
Speaking of Lorenz I am back in the tube game just won 3 auctions for Lorenz PCC88 Singles - 2x 2-mica and 1 Tri-mica
So this gives me a total of 6 Lorenz PCC88 Tubes with 2-mica gray shield upper construction. I currently have two pairs one divinely matched and the other one not so much ( can't hear any differences however) and hopefully with the addition of these 2 I will have a nice supply of 3 nicely matched PCC88 Lorenz 2-Micas I might even be willing to part ways with 1 pair at some point.
My lonely 3 Mica PCC88 will be lonely however until I can find a match for it.

I'll let you guys know how I get on.

Another news on the tube front is that my ****ty testing Eindhovens are almost noise-free (even my noisiest tube is quiet now 90% of the time until it decides to hiss for a few minutes and go back - only on high gain however).
So far these seem to be my #1 tubes as overall enjoyment - using them for gaming music listening movie watching can't fault them I hope they last enough time...

Ivan, don't you think Eindhoven must be the coolest city on the planet.
PS - Good to see you're still alive my friend.

 

[TK16]

3 hrs left 6 PW tubes, 4 Holland 1 USA and 1 no paint (USA or Heerlen)? $910 bid.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/222518536785

 

[Kermeli]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/USSR-Russia...620170?hash=item1ec70e458a:g:IP8AAOSwxu5ZFBlt

so these are the "best" voshkods right?

Im currently using 1972? i think, they were cheap, cost me 22€.

I thought the top voshkods would be more expensive, might try those

 

[MWSVette]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/USSR-Russia...620170?hash=item1ec70e458a:g:IP8AAOSwxu5ZFBlt

so these are the "best" voshkods right?

Im currently using 1972? i think, they were cheap, cost me 22€.

I thought the top voshkods would be more expensive, might try those

Take a close look at the getter posts. One is a single wire getter post, the other a wide getter post. They are not the same construction. The Russians I prefer are the gray shield single wire post. The tube on the left in the picture.

 

[winders]

Here is a great pair of Siemens CCa tubes for sale:

https://www.head-fi.org/f/threads/fs-siemens-halske-cca-matched-pair-nos.851910/