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Re: Some tube sellers just don't get it...........
Yep, that's a Brimar made tube. Just as I thought he misinterpreted the manufacturing code and was guessing. That's why I always ask these days. I figured it was either Brimar or Fivre beca…1 · -
Re: Does anyone actually dislike SDA?
I think part of the problem for some, is that it can be a big departure from the typical "stereo" sound people are used to. When in fact SDA's recreate the source material more realist…3 · -
Re: Tube Noob - How'd I do?
Early Sylvania and GE 5751 TMGP's and TMGP's are pretty pricey these days. I just picked up (2) pairs of Raytheon 2 mica BP's w/windmill getter for a song (NOS to boot). Those are even…1 · -
Re: "Bugle Boys" 12AU7 Tubes
The 12AU7's aren't too bad. Not all HK pulls are Bugle Boys. Bugle Boy was a cartoon developed to market Philips made tubes in US under the Amperex name. So Amperex tubes can be manufacture…1 · -
Re: "Bugle Boys" 12AU7 Tubes
There are so many variations it's hard to put it down in writing. Valvo Ecc82 short plate with the slant halo getter are fantastic and were only made 1959 and 1960. In fact after about 1961ish V…2 ·
