My Tube Collection, Welcome to share yours

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Bought in 1998 brand new and never been useView attachment 152508View attachment 152509

I have about 18 of these tubes, all NOS. They are a more rugged version of the 12AX7 and known for low-noise. Nice sounding tube!

 

[adrian cheng]

I have about 18 of these tubes, all NOS. They are a more rugged version of the 12AX7 and known for low-noise. Nice sounding tube!

There are Ten versions of M8137, make sure you got the early one

 

[Argonaut]

Don't add anode voltage right away, let these treasures awaken slow from their 60 years slumber.Imagine you have a hangover after a weekend of drinking you don't work well right away

Heh … Never fear Stephan … Having nursed my way past more hangovers than a body really should have I am always gentle with any new to me 814’s and 813’s that come my way .

 

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There are Ten versions of M8137, make sure you got the early one

It’s a mix of older and newer. I bought them 25 years ago. So they are what they are.

 

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Here they are - 2 sets from Upscale Audio and 1 set from a dealer on eBay.

 

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These were tested and graded, so they have color coded tips and labels with measurements.

 

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[adrian cheng]

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Thank you so much for sharing ,most of them were 1960s

 

[adrian cheng]

Valvo E80CC

 

[Mr.Miniwatt]

A pair or GEC KT88.

 

[Peterpl]

There are NO best sounding tubes in the world, these are Ten of the very best ECC83 you can buy, all of them have their own strength and weaknessView attachment 90051

Can you describe each lamp in order from the left? Can you hear any changes on your Leak? Do you know the 156 tube?

 

[adrian cheng]

The awakening , power up and restoring

 

[oldvinyl]

I decided to get an idea of how many tubes I had and of what type. What was I thinking (when I bought them)? Starting getting some NOS tubes 30 years ago for my phono stage and tube amps. Guess that morphed into "collecting"; maybe hording. Many of the tubes were purchased graded and coded or were graded after purchase.

For 12AX7/ECC83 here are the Telefunkens, RCA, Mazda (shiny plates), Amperex (medical grade) and a smattering of 6681s (for power supplies).

 

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Same set from the front.