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    Lampizator Valve / Tube Rolling Review Thread

    Knowing virtually nothing about 01a's, I am seeing listings like this: Matched pairs US CUNNINCHAM C 301A 01A 201A GLOBE TUBES Two, Super Airline GX-201A, globe/balloon, GOLD, match pair, UX-201A, 01A equivalent Antique Matched Pair STRONG Cunningham CX-301A 01A Globe Balloon Tubes -these are...
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    Lampizator Valve / Tube Rolling Review Thread

    Thanks again for the recommendations, to everyone. Agreed that they are definitely worth a try.
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    Lampizator Valve / Tube Rolling Review Thread

    Thanks for the additional recommendations. I'm more than happy to try affordable tubes. Would you expect the 01a's, the 112a, and the 71's to provide the type of midrange magic I am seeking?
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    Lampizator Valve / Tube Rolling Review Thread

    The EML 45 Globe Anniversary tubes were something I originally thought about, on the rare occasions they can be found. However, previously in the discussion, Bonzo75, who has always seemed to know his stuff said "The EML globe anniversary solid plate is quieter and more nuanced than the gone...
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    Lampizator Valve / Tube Rolling Review Thread

    I currently have RK-PX4's in the DAC. I have previously borrowed and tried 242's, and two different pairs of NO S45's and 101D's. The PX4's are somewhat average in their sound, neither great in the midrange or impressive dynamically. The 242's were great, dynamically, the 45's were reasonably...
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    Lampizator Valve / Tube Rolling Review Thread

    Everything I have heard is that the Taks are outstanding. But if I cannot afford a pair of Western Electric reissues at $1400.00, I certainly cannot afford those. I can manage $1k for a very lightly used WE pair. Which is why I was so distraught at losing out on the purchase of that pair the...
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    Lampizator Valve / Tube Rolling Review Thread

    Which is exactly my concern after losing out on that pair due to internet unavailability. :( Meanwhile I struggle with a great DAC limited by it's present tubes.
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    Lampizator Valve / Tube Rolling Review Thread

    When I did my first search, looking in titles, nothing at all appeared in the search. I have found some information, much of it from you about the two types of tubes, and the need for an adaptor. Not sure I want to go in that direction, and likely would be better off with my original choice of...
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    Lampizator Valve / Tube Rolling Review Thread

    And the WE reissues are what I truly want, as I noted above. I am looking for the same thing as cpcat mentioned "warm presentation and avoiding etchiness and hardness at all costs" There is simply no way of telling when a good, lightly used pair might become available. Clearly, people prefer...
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    Lampizator Valve / Tube Rolling Review Thread

    I just read through the entire 28 page discussion on the Psvane Acme 300B's here in the forum. While it's clear that they are not reliable enough to buy, one owner mentioned this: "I have two sets of Acme 300Bs. One has always been used in my amp (LM 508ia) and the other was used for some...
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    Lampizator Valve / Tube Rolling Review Thread

    I have been looking for well over eighteen months for a very lightly used matched pair of the WE 300B reissues, at a decent price, to use with my single ended Lampizator Golden Gate. Last night, that very thing, with 20 hours use, max, from a trusted seller, popped up at a more than fair price...
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    Purchasing Mint Condition Pair of ML 2.0's - Your Thoughts and Expertise Would Be Appreciated

    It's certainly going to take some significant research to track down the right pair of 12AX7's to buy, that are at least bearably priced.
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    Purchasing Mint Condition Pair of ML 2.0's - Your Thoughts and Expertise Would Be Appreciated

    Wow, you were lucky to grab those when you did Steve. While I am certain they weren't remotely cheap then, current ones are running $1295.00 per tube!
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    Purchasing Mint Condition Pair of ML 2.0's - Your Thoughts and Expertise Would Be Appreciated

    Thanks again, very much, Steve. Elina did contact me. I really appreciate your support.
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    Purchasing Mint Condition Pair of ML 2.0's - Your Thoughts and Expertise Would Be Appreciated

    Thank you Steve and David, much appreciated. I will be in touch asap if I don't hear back, as I really need that pair of tubes.
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