You mean . . .

Posted by sgmlaw (A) on March 30, 2004 at 14:02:47

In Reply to: Re: Not off the mark.- thanks...and on the snob stuff posted by Kevin Deal on March 29, 2004 at 23:18:47:

. . . my Accutron 214 is a piece of junk? Damn!

I sure do love my old Accutron. It is a mechanical marvel and I just love the hum, the graceful sweeping second hand, its amazing construction and its accuracy.

But if it must be a '35 Patek Phillipe or nothing . . .

I think I'll keep my Accutron. And I think that some of the 1940's and early 1950's Hamiltons are really swell timepieces. Neither is much of a collector's watch. But I like some well-made mechanical things for what they ARE, and not what they MEAN to others. Collector's value is not a factor. I don't own a Rolex or Patek simply because they don't excite me like an old Accutron or U.S. Hamilton does. But there are legions of fellows out there who must have the Rolex, not because of what a Rolex IS, but only because of what it MEANS.

The reference to the fine watch collector is very apt. I think that mind set grips tube rollers and high enders, too. These things are fashionably out of the mainstream and portray a more sophisticated lifestyle to others. So some are in it for the perceived status of what it MEANS to have a certain tube or cable or turntable. But others are just inexperienced and still learning what things ARE the most satisfying for them.

At least time can cure the latter, and they deserve our guidance.

But please keep it quiet that there are some great tubes still out there for next to nothing. Some of my favorite tube listening comes from easy to find used/strong tubes (and many are humble US makes) that cost less than the postage to deliver them. I don't want to pay more just because someone anoints added status to having them.

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Topic - Mullard CV4024 Codes - PRM 15:02:41 03/28/04 (23)

Thanks all. nt - PRM 11:46:52 04/01/04 (0)

One of the best 12AT7 made, in every way - Kevin Deal 05:54:10 03/29/04 (21)

Re: One of the best 12AT7 made, in every way - Vinylforever 06:34:16 03/29/04 (20)

As Dickens once wrote about that Mullard . . . - sgmlaw 14:13:35 03/30/04 (0)

Re: Boy it must be rough to be a tube seller! - Russ57 04:50:59 03/30/04 (2)

Re: Boy it must be rough to be a tube seller! - Vinylforever 06:47:14 03/30/04 (1)

Re: I am in complete agreement with you Sir and appreciate your info below(nt) - Russ57 08:36:08 03/30/04 (0)

Re: One of the best 12AT7 made, in every way - audOz 17:56:45 03/29/04 (0)

Not off the mark. - sgmlaw 07:06:08 03/29/04 (6)

Re: Not off the mark.- thanks...and on the snob stuff - Kevin Deal 23:18:47 03/29/04 (5)

You mean . . . - sgmlaw 14:02:47 03/30/04 (0)

Re: Not off the mark.- thanks...and on the snob stuff - Vinylforever 23:59:23 03/29/04 (3)

Show me B309 and coin base ECC81 auctions Vinylforever - Kevin Deal 07:21:29 03/30/04 (0)

Re: Not off the mark.- thanks...and on the snob stuff - Kevin Deal 06:49:59 03/30/04 (1)

Re: I dunno much but this is my findings so far - Russ57 09:39:37 03/30/04 (0)

Re: Please tell us your top choices - Russ57 06:52:24 03/29/04 (7)

Re: Please tell us your top choices - Vinylforever 08:10:58 03/29/04 (6)

Re: Please tell us your top choices - audiquattro 16:16:31 03/30/04 (1)

Re: Please tell us your top choices - Vinylforever 17:47:32 03/30/04 (0)

Where are the auctions vinylforever? - musicguy 12:20:10 03/30/04 (2)

Re: Where are the auctions vinylforever? - Vinylforever 17:56:29 03/30/04 (1)

And please tell me what you think of its sound in case you win them (nt) - Vinylforever 18:08:46 03/30/04 (0)

RCA Black Plate 6201 /12AT7WA - Bunt 09:36:14 03/29/04 (0)

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