Re: Replacement 6922's for Modulus 3A - Tuber - Tubes Asylum

Tubes Asylum

Questions about tubes and gear that glows. FAQ

Re: Replacement 6922's for Modulus 3A

In Reply to: Re: Replacement 6922's for Modulus 3A posted by Ozzy on August 1, 2002 at 02:49:21:

I'd have to second the praise for Telefunken E88CC's. If you do a search of "Telefunken 6922 or E88CC" here in the archives, you will see it comes up again and again as an outstanding choice. Pricey little buggers indeed! Only available used or NOS. Buy them from a reputible dealer as there are many fakes out there of that particular tube. Read my recent thread on the Telefunken E88CC's that I recently purchased from a dealer in Germany too. These were made by Mullard. I recently swapped out the RCA (Amperex) in my LS-2B with one of these tubes and have now let it burn in with around 70 hours of music going through them. The difference between the Tele/Mullard and the Amperex is profound! The Telefunken is much more warm and lush. Instruments sound more isolated in space rather than blurred. Soundstage width at this point in the burn-in is similar to the RCA, as is depth, but I expect it to get better with some more hours. The dealer I bought mine from also had some used Telefunken E88CC's with the diamond between the pins (the more sought after version - made in West Germany) at around $100 each. You can see his stock here:
http://www.Audiotubes.de/ECC88.htm
With a used tube, even though they may test new, there is just no way of knowing how long they are going to last. I'd try to find NOS from a reputible dealer. I do think the dealer I bought mine from is honest. He has excellent extensive feedback (500+) on eBay.
Best,
Marco

This post is made possible by the generous support of people like you and our sponsors:

The Cable Cooker

Follow Ups Full Thread

Topic - Replacement 6922's for Modulus 3A - EL34Addict 18:06:37 07/31/02 (10)

Re: Replacement 6922's for Modulus 3A - Tweaker 01:45:05 08/04/02 (0)

My Experience Favors the Stock Sovtek Tube - Mister Pig 09:34:49 08/03/02 (0)

Re: Replacement 6922's for Modulus 3A - Ozzy 02:49:21 08/01/02 (5)

How long did those tubes last in your 3A? - FrankC 10:06:27 08/01/02 (1)

Re: How long did those tubes last in your 3A? - Ozzy 10:40:30 08/01/02 (0)

Re: Replacement 6922's for Modulus 3A - Tuber 09:42:54 08/01/02 (2)

Wait till you try.... - FrankC 10:13:11 08/01/02 (0)

Buying used or NOS - Tuber 09:59:01 08/01/02 (0)

Re: Replacement 6922's for Modulus 3A - Eli Duttman 00:28:35 08/01/02 (1)

Second Eli's Suggestion - foolno1@blazenet.net 16:04:26 08/01/02 (0)

Follow Ups

Re: Replacement 6922's for Modulus 3A - Tuber 09:42:54 08/01/02 (2)

Wait till you try.... - FrankC 10:13:11 08/01/02 (0)

Buying used or NOS - Tuber 09:59:01 08/01/02 (0)

You can not post to an archived thread.