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[adrian cheng]

Telefunken ECC82 Earlier versions,NO Diamond mark
First version...Wrinkled glass, D getter, sharp pins
Second version.... Wrinkled glass D getter , normal pins
Third version... Wrinkled glass, fat getter, normal pins
Fourth version....Clear glass, fat getter, normal pins

 

[adrian cheng]

Mullard M8137 Double support Square getter

 

[plasmod3]

Adrian make sure you leave notes and instructions for the kids... you don't want them to think of them as not worth much . Do you test all these tubes or not bother?

 

[DasguteOhr]

Hi Steve
I don't think there are anything relate to the ECC803 as these are only normal E88CC which I bought more than 30 years ago, Tesla did make ECC803 in the 60s but is only a copy of the original Telefunken ECC803S, that's as far as I know

The only one tesla same to ecc803s is the e83cc with frame grid.the 803s tesla is a simple ecc83 telefunken copie.

 

[bazelio]

I picked up a pair of what are said to be Fivre 6DJ8. The seller was in Italy and was sure of their origin... Notice the round disc getter with a ring getter just above it... Does this resemble any other 6DJ8 you've seen?

 

[adrian cheng]

Adrian make sure you leave notes and instructions for the kids... you don't want them to think of them as not worth much . Do you test all these tubes or not bother?

Thank you for the excellent advise, Yes, I tested all of them

 

[adrian cheng]

I picked up a pair of what are said to be Fivre 6DJ8. The seller was in Italy and was sure of their origin... Notice the round disc getter with a ring getter just above it... Does this resemble any other 6DJ8 you've seen?

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I don't think you can find another similar structure ECC88

 

[adrian cheng]

Mullard EL34 Big brown base Twin 45 degree ring getter

 

[Lowrider75]

Mullard EL34 Big brown base View attachment 92173 View attachment 92174 View attachment 92175 Twin 45 degree ring getter

"British Made." That's different, I've only seen Mullards with Made in Great Britain or Gt. Britain.

https://images.app.goo.gl/hNpLuCvrQqmNDUgY6

 

[adrian cheng]

"British Made." That's different, I've only seen Mullards with Made in Great Britain or Gt. Britain.

https://images.app.goo.gl/hNpLuCvrQqmNDUgY6

The XF1 Dark brown base 90 degree twin getter also printed British Made

 

[adrian cheng]

Mullard M8137 First version Double support square getter with both same mica, Date code 640 R6C

 

[adrian cheng]

Mullard M8137 Second version Double support square getter, Top mica have more edges, Date code 640 R6H

 

[adrian cheng]

Mullard M8137 Third version Double support Square getter, top mica have extra T mica, Date code 640 R6K

 

[adrian cheng]

Mullard M8137 Fourth version Double support square getter, top mica have extra SHINY T mica

 

[adrian cheng]

Mullard M8137 Fifth version double support Ring getter , changed from square to Ring getter Date code changed to 641 R7A

 

[thomask]

Telefunken ECC82 Earlier versions,NO Diamond mark
First version...Wrinkled glass, D getter, sharp pins
Second version.... Wrinkled glass D getter , normal pins
Third version... Wrinkled glass, fat getter, normal pins
Fourth version....Clear glass, fat getter, normal pins View attachment 91900

I have 5 pairs of Telefuken ECC83 but none of Telefuken ECC 82.

I am curious how they sound.

 

[thedudeabides]

Adrian make sure you leave notes and instructions for the kids... you don't want them to think of them as not worth much . Do you test all these tubes or not bother?

I was a?so wondering what the OP would do with these after he passes away. Will those who inherit these tubes know their musical and resale value? If they are like most kids today, highly unlikely but hope I am wrong.

 

[Steve Williams]

Adrian make sure you leave notes and instructions for the kids... you don't want them to think of them as not worth much . Do you test all these tubes or not bother?

I’ve never known a tube collector with a collection of such magnitude who doesn’t test

 

[Lowrider75]

I’ve never known a tube collector with a collection of such magnitude who doesn’t test

Adrian doesn't test his finds?
I'd like to know where he keeps the tubes. Hopefully some of them are on display.

 

[plasmod3]

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I’ve never known a tube collector with a collection of such magnitude who doesn’t test

It's hard to test when you hold several thousand tubes and buy in bulk Steve that takes a lot of effort.if you look at Adrian's photos. None of those tubes are labelled