Telefunken E88CC / 6922 Gold Grade / No Cryo Reviews

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Matt Buffington

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“I don't recall the last time I spent this kind of money and was so happy with the results. These tubes are just extraordinary in my Sonic Frontiers Phonostage 1, in 'concert' with some NOS Mullard 12AT7's. The sound stage is superb; low volume as well as high volume listening is stress-free. I have literally re-listened to a couple records that I have had in my collection for over 25 years...and heard things I have NEVER heard before. My first listen to Sinatra's 'Fly Me to the Moon' with Count Basie literally brought tears to my eyes. In fact the sound is so good, its a little unnerving: how much music have I actually been missing? Good god!”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Traded the original Electro Harmonics tube - 6922 that sells for $15 for this NOS Telefunken E88CC/6922 with the platinum upgrade test installed in the Blue - Robbie Pre-amp. The first recording session was outstanding using a Miktek - CV4, then the Robbie & then through a Manley ELOP+ tube compressor/limiter. The acoustic guitar sounded outstanding. The next night's session was to record an electric Steinberger bass guitar through this Robbie. As soon as he started playing, both people in the room, said at once... WOW!!! It has incredible warmth and tone. Very, very happy! Can't wait for the results on the vocal tracks.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“The online ordering experience was easy and delivery prompt. Even at only have 20 hours on a quad set (with the sound continuing to improve), in my system, this was a huge upgrade from my prior reference Bugle Boys. Expensive, but great value and worth every penny. Would not hesitate to buy again and will recommend to friends.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Purchased a set for my Lyr 2 as I did not have any Telefunken tubes in my inventory. Burned them in over a number of hours. Wonderful smooth sound and very quiet. Great detail. They are such a nice set, I purchased another set to have on hand as I am moving up to a Mjolnir amp and I want options for various HP's. Second set was run to confirm operation and verify sound. Boxed'em up and put in storage. Looking like these are now my goto standards for the coming years.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“This tube has been a fantastic find on my Margules pre. It has replaced a Telefunken PCC88 / 7DJ8, which is itself a very bale performer. Coherence, clarity, texture, tonality. For context, the system: Mac Mini (on Uptone JS-2)>twin LHL 10 cable>iFiUSB 3>YFS Silver Data Cable >Uptone Regen (on JS-2)>AQVOX 6" cable >Uptone Regen (on JS-2)>AQVOX 6" cable>Berkeley Alpha USB>Snake River AES/EBU>Metrum Pavane>A Z Absolute>Margules SF 220 Pre>A Z Absolute CU>Margules U280c (SE) Amp>AZ Absolute Speaker cables>Margules Orpheus speakers+Margule Subwoofer. Power conditioning: Audience AR6TSSD; power: Kubala Sosna Elation on AR6; Acoustic Zen Absolutes on Pre- and Amp; Kaplan cables on DAC and Cambridge 851c; and Audio Art statements on JS-2 and Alpha USB.”

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Posted 9 years ago

Andrew Reddog Jones

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“The TELEFUNKEN E88CC platinum tube is a fantastic tube. This tube has great textured bass, that doesn't muddy the mids. The the mids are sweet, yet so detailed and revealing, while always being ever so musical. The highs/ treble is spot on perfect, no annoying sybilance. The soundstage is detailed and very holographic. I have used the Telefunken E88CC platinum tube in the following amps the lyr 2, Mjolnir 2, Liquid Crimson.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“These tubes went into my older but still excellent Counterpoint SA 5.1 preamp. What a glorious upgrade to my system this made, and it is not subtle at all. Even my non-audiophile wife noticed and asked what changed. They were not cheap but totally worth it to me. Wow!”

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Posted 9 years ago

“put these tubes in a arc ref 1 preamp. I have horn loaded speakers, can sometimes be on the bright and glaring side. these tubes sounded great right off the bat. Still settling in and sounding better each time I sit for a listen. Fast shipping and great knowledge of products. Thanks for everything”

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Posted 9 years ago