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Post by Bigman80 on Nov 8, 2021 19:56:25 GMT
Today is a sad day. I think my Tungsram ECC83 foil getter has popped it’s clogs…. It was a lovely sounding valve as well. Nooooooooo |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2021 19:59:39 GMT
I am. It 100% sure. I got noise on the RH channel, it got worse, so I turned the BB3 off, swapped out all of the valves, fired it up and it sounded good.
Just wondering if this is the ECC83 that caused it, or something else.
I could swap it back in, and see what happens, but I have asked a very knowledgeable chap about this.
I am in no rush, as I have plenty of spares, just none quite the same as the foil getter….
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Post by stevew on Nov 8, 2021 20:16:50 GMT
I have a spare one from Drew if it’s of interest.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2021 20:25:49 GMT
A very kind offer…. Thank you. They are hard to find, so you would probably be better keeping it.
I have a few other high quality valves I can fit, so it is not the end of the world.
I need to investigate further.
One thing to note is that the BB3 sounds really good in MM mode. I have an SAE1000LT fitted at the moment, and I am in no rush to replace it.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2021 17:38:51 GMT
After having contacted our resident vale guru, and having followed his advice, I am happy to report that all is well…
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Post by Bigman80 on Nov 9, 2021 17:40:26 GMT
After having contacted our resident vale guru, and having followed his advice, I am happy to report that all is well… Ha! Excellent. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2021 18:13:21 GMT
I was being cautious, but it is clear I still have a lot to learn regarding these valve thingies…
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Post by karma67 on Nov 16, 2021 17:05:40 GMT
currently trying an EI ,it goes well with the siemens pcc88's,  |
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Post by Bigman80 on Nov 16, 2021 17:09:02 GMT
currently trying an EI ,it goes well with the siemens pcc88's, Oooooh, nice valve. They are not bad at all. |
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Post by karma67 on Nov 17, 2021 10:03:41 GMT
currently trying an EI ,it goes well with the siemens pcc88's, Oooooh, nice valve. They are not bad at all. What’s the general consensus on the best valve combo for the BB3 |
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Post by Bigman80 on Nov 17, 2021 10:33:02 GMT
Oooooh, nice valve. They are not bad at all. What’s the general consensus on the best valve combo for the BB3 Generally a trio of TFKs, bit I have an Radio technique ECC83 and 2x Tesla PCC88'S and that's pretty much on the money. I like Siemens PCC88's though. Very nice and clean. A Tungsram I borrowed of Drew was epic, but mega money. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2021 11:24:49 GMT
A Tungsram Foil getter by any chance? Sounds awesome with Tungsram PCC88 fitted as well.
I am trying to find some RT PCC88.
Best valve combo? No idea. Everything I have tried sounds great…
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Post by Bigman80 on Nov 17, 2021 11:35:07 GMT
A Tungsram Foil getter by any chance? Sounds awesome with Tungsram PCC88 fitted as well. I am trying to find some RT PCC88. Best valve combo? No idea. Everything I have tried sounds great… Yes, I believe so. It was bloody good |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2021 12:18:16 GMT
Is the Mazda PCC88 likely to be made by Radiotechnique?
I believe that the ECC83 is.
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Post by Bigman80 on Nov 17, 2021 17:09:10 GMT
Is the Mazda PCC88 likely to be made by Radiotechnique? I believe that the ECC83 is. No idea.. |
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Post by karma67 on Nov 17, 2021 17:50:54 GMT
talking of Radio technique ive just bought an ecc83 (short plates) to try.  |
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Post by Bigman80 on Nov 17, 2021 18:11:18 GMT
talking of Radio technique ive just bought an ecc83 (short plates) to try. Fantastic. It's a quality valve. |
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Post by pete on Nov 17, 2021 19:57:49 GMT
Got hold of a <> tele PCC 189 to try in V3 at some point, just enjoying what I have atm too much, two tele PCC88 and tele<> ECC83
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Post by electronumpty on Nov 19, 2021 18:29:25 GMT
Well after a few months experimenting with valve combos I have decided my preferred combo is Tesla E83CC plus Tungsram PCC88s
Others tried are
PCC88s from , Telefunken , Tesla, Ei, Mullard and Siemens.
Soviet 6n2p-ev great value for money
PCC189 from Telefunken
ECC83s from Ei, Brimar, Mullard and Tungsram
Close runners- Tesla E83cc beats Tungsram foil getter for detail and seperation, Tungsram adds nice dynamics but ultimately I preferred the greater clarity. .
Tungsram PCC88s beat the Telefunkens, very similar but slightly more presence. A good cheaper alternative to Telefunkens. 🙂
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Post by Bigman80 on Nov 19, 2021 18:36:03 GMT
Well after a few months experimenting with valve combos I have decided my preferred combo is Tesla E83CC plus Tungsram PCC88s Others tried are PCC88s from , Telefunken , Tesla, Ei, Mullard and Siemens. Soviet 6n2p-ev great value for money PCC189 from Telefunken ECC83s from Ei, Brimar, Mullard and Tungsram Close runners- Tesla E83cc beats Tungsram foil getter for detail and seperation, Tungsram adds nice dynamics but ultimately I preferred the greater clarity. . Tungsram PCC88s beat the Telefunkens, very similar but slightly more presence. A good cheaper alternative to Telefunkens. 🙂 SO you'll be selling all of those spare valves then? lol |
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Post by electronumpty on Nov 19, 2021 18:43:02 GMT
Maybe 🙂
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2021 8:54:36 GMT
I am going to stop reading this thread.
People keep talking about valves I wanted to try…..
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Post by Bigman80 on Nov 20, 2021 8:58:37 GMT
I am going to stop reading this thread. People keep talking about valves I wanted to try….. It's dangerous isn't it. There will be far less activity on the BBu valve rolling thread 🤣🤣 |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2021 9:05:28 GMT
The Tesla ECC83 was on my list, but I never found one at the right price.
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Post by Bigman80 on Nov 20, 2021 9:25:26 GMT
The Tesla ECC83 was on my list, but I never found one at the right price. Yeah, the good ones are not cheap either. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2021 9:34:35 GMT
Saw a Gold pin 32 version for 50 yo-yos, but now is not the time to buy more valves….. link |
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Post by antonio on Nov 20, 2021 9:50:23 GMT
Stop it now, I use one 12ax7 in my amplifier.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2021 10:02:06 GMT
Stop it now, I use one 12ax7 in my amplifier.  After spending €200 on HiFi and a bit more on another hobby, I won’t be buying anything else HiFi this year…. |
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Post by lurch on Nov 20, 2021 12:04:12 GMT
I am going to stop reading this thread. People keep talking about valves I wanted to try….. It's dangerous isn't it. There will be far less activity on the BBu valve rolling thread 🤣🤣 Why's that? Is it due to limited options, or have you already done the hard yards for us. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2021 12:11:05 GMT
Cost….
6 E88CC to change. And less people will probably buy one.
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