I paid under $300 for telefunken smoothies and over $250 for amperex tubes, both NOS. Much better tonality, presence, nuance, and dynamics than the newer tubes made by the ex-commie countries.
But I chickened out of paying $500 and $1000 for a pair of "medical grade" of the above (from legit sources). And I wonder if I'm wrong, and those more expensive tubes add even more musical magic.
What are your experiences?
But I chickened out of paying $500 and $1000 for a pair of "medical grade" of the above (from legit sources). And I wonder if I'm wrong, and those more expensive tubes add even more musical magic.
What are your experiences?