We may all end of using JJs with the way prices are going. Their tubes do have a good strong output and measure well. I have them in the regulation stage and they are actually better there than my Teslas!
We may all end of using JJs with the way prices are going. Their tubes do have a good strong output and measure well. I have them in the regulation stage and they are actually better there than my Teslas!
Main system : VPI Scout 1.1 / JMW 9T / 2M Black / Croft 25R+ / Croft 7 / Heco Celan GT 702
Second System : Goldring Lenco GL75 / AT95EX / Pioneer SX590 / Spendor SP2
Today's NOS tube arrival.
I have struggled to fine new production PCC88s.
Kevin
Too busy enjoying the music....
European loan coordinator for Graham Slee HiFi system components..
Increasing prices and decreasing availability.
These were cheap compared to what is available on the market now, and are NOS Tungsram (real ones).
I have enough PCC88 now.
People are asking €50 each for these now, and I bought all 4 for that.
Kevin
Too busy enjoying the music....
European loan coordinator for Graham Slee HiFi system components..
The foil getters are sublime, but rare due to their age.
Kevin
Too busy enjoying the music....
European loan coordinator for Graham Slee HiFi system components..
Anyway, I can't go mad, as I only have space left for four more valves.
Kevin
Too busy enjoying the music....
European loan coordinator for Graham Slee HiFi system components..
As the JJ was surprisingly good, I have ordered a JJ E83CC Frame Grid version.
This is similar to the Tesla E83CC Frame Grid, so I hope it will be a bit better
I still fancy a Tesla frame grid, but they are now going for silly money.
Kevin
Too busy enjoying the music....
European loan coordinator for Graham Slee HiFi system components..
The JJ E83CC frame grid has arrived today, so I am going to plug it in, and leave the PS powered up for a few hours while I carry on working. I plan to have a listen later on. This could be the best value valve I own if the internet comments turn out to be true.
Kevin
Too busy enjoying the music....
European loan coordinator for Graham Slee HiFi system components..
I have a feeling these are the tubes Croft used as standard throughout the 25 range of amplifiers. I was not impressed with them in phono stage but very good in regulation stage. They provide good consistent power but I felt they were a tad harsh and unrefined compared to the NOS Teslas I have which are on another level. In fact you would think you wee listening to a different amp with NOS Teslas
Main system : VPI Scout 1.1 / JMW 9T / 2M Black / Croft 25R+ / Croft 7 / Heco Celan GT 702
Second System : Goldring Lenco GL75 / AT95EX / Pioneer SX590 / Spendor SP2