[mattrudy80]

I figured it was time for me to make an oddball purchase and report back. After seeing yesterday post from fotomeow about the 'sale' price I bought a pair of the Black Stealth Tele G73R. I was willing to spend $300 on this pair but not the full price of $800!!!

I have no idea if they are any better than the Tele smooth plate 12AU7 I have or the ultra hyped ECC802S (that I do NOT have) but we will see!

That's the way to do it!

 

[bcowen]

All this bad 7316 talk is bad news for some sellers, please edit your post to be more 7316 friendly.

OK, I'll fess up then. All of my 7316 listening has been done on used tubes that measure at or below minimum on my 752A that hasn't been calibrated since 1967 and probably measures 25% - 30% higher than actual. I've never listened to any of the true NOS 7316's I have because they're all military spec and I don't have the appropriate license to use them.

 

[TK16]

For all you WE 396A fans, don't shoot the messenger! Disregard the 3rd picture.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-Western-...-D-Getter-Unbalanced-6-Available/283522801655

 

[Wes S]

For all you WE 396A fans, don't shoot the messenger! Disregard the 3rd picture.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-Western-...-D-Getter-Unbalanced-6-Available/283522801655

Nice ones!

 

[Ripper2860]

For all you WE 396A fans, don't shoot the messenger! Disregard the 3rd picture.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-Western-...-D-Getter-Unbalanced-6-Available/283522801655

Woohoo!!! Fortunately, I have a Single-Ended amp and don't need 'Balanced' tubes!!

 

[TK16]

Woohoo!!! Fortunately, I have a Single-Ended amp and don't need 'Balanced' tubes!!

Happy to help.

Some inexpensive deals.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Siemens-E8...xcellent-Test-Results-Ultra-Rare/173878532496
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Philips-E1...-cca-e88cc-siemens-valvo-pinched/183745050151
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Lorenz-Stuttgart-e88cc-NOS-NIB-matched-pair/183851717383
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-NOS-tube...2-pinch-waist-d-getter-1956-96-6/113791537642

 

[bcowen]

For all you WE 396A fans, don't shoot the messenger! Disregard the 3rd picture.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-Western-...-D-Getter-Unbalanced-6-Available/283522801655

All us single tube guys** need is a Chinese TubeMonger dual tube adapter that only uses one triode in a dual triode tube. Then this would be a steal.

** I meant using an amp with only one tube....not referring to marital status.

 

[bcowen]

Some inexpensive deals.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Siemens-E8...xcellent-Test-Results-Ultra-Rare/173878532496
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Philips-E1...-cca-e88cc-siemens-valvo-pinched/183745050151
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Lorenz-Stuttgart-e88cc-NOS-NIB-matched-pair/183851717383
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-NOS-tube...2-pinch-waist-d-getter-1956-96-6/113791537642

I need either a new hobby or a new job, like CEO or somethin'. I think I'll just continue to be happy with my original $5 Lansdale Frankentube, and when it dies, I'll put in the $10 Lansdale Frankentube. And when it dies, I'll put in the $15 one. And when it dies, it's unlikely that I'll care because in all likelihood I'll be dead by then. I'll specify disposition of the remaining Frankenstash in my will.

 

[gardibolt]

The 7316s sound much better with the Focal Clears; in fact they make the rather disappointing Clears sound better than they ever have.

 

[tre9]

I can acquire those tubes instantly. 3D printer.

How can anyone 3d print tube's? Some of the stuff said on this forum cracks me up. I have bought some great tube's from those seller's . They were 3D Printed? No Wonder They sound so good LOL

 

[attmci]

How can anyone 3d print tube's? Some of the stuff said on this forum cracks me up. I have bought some great tube's from those seller's . They were 3D Printed? No Wonder They sound so good LOL

4D is the future. Stay tuned.

 

[bcowen]

4D is the future. Stay tuned.

That's coming right after 6G.

 

[attmci]

That's coming right after 6G.

Yup, wifi vacuum tubes.

We will fine tune your tubes remotely. No worries!

 

[Ripper2860]

Exactly!! You'll be able to change the color and sound profile of the tubes from a smartphone.

 

[Wes S]

Exactly!! You'll be able to change the color and sound profile of the tubes from a smartphone.

That would be cool!