[Wes S]

Disappointingly one of them is very noisy

Bummer man! Good thing they are so close, and hopefully they get you guiet replacement tube asap! That's the only bummer with Langrex, as they don't test for noise. Thank goodness there is a large supply.

 

[JohnBal]

Heck yes! I am glad there will be another opinion on the CV455 FSG soon! I really want to know if I am just crazy, or if this tube is as good as I think it is.

I am using this in my Lyr 3 and think it sounds great. Compared to all of the 6sn7's I've used - Sylvania ca. 51-53 aka "Bad Boys", Raytheon VT231, Ken-Rad, Tung Sol - I think the au7 and at7 sound better to my ears with my system. More space, slam, extension at both ends of the spectrum. But I agree this 455 is special and I think it's a tone monster too. Just a really nice tube at a very nice price. The best I've used so far.

 

[billerb1]

Disappointingly one of them is very noisy

NOOOOOOOOOOOO !!! Now you HAVE to go see them.

 

[Rowethren]

Bummer man! Good thing they are so close, and hopefully they get you guiet replacement tube asap! That's the only bummer with Langrex, as they don't test for noise. Thank goodness there is a large supply.

Yeah I would have been devastated if it was the last pair. At least I still have my CV4033s!

NOOOOOOOOOOOO !!! Now you HAVE to go see them.

It is tempting but I really don't have time to go over there at the moment, pesky life getting in the way of my tubes!!!

 

[roman410]

I bought my CV455 pair from Langrex website, you guys get a shipping notification? Vaguely remember them shipping without any notification a few years ago.

I placed order yesterday for pair CV455 tubes thru ebay and got notification today morning, my order was shipped. No tracking provided.I ask seller for matching january 1956 date codes.
Also ordered adapters from pulse store.
This gonna be my first 12AT7 type tubes.

 

[TK16]

Got an updated best of list. The Footscray drops a bit but highly regarded still.
1. Heerlen 7316 long plate 1958
2. Hamburg ECC82 long plate square getter 1956
3. Hamburg Pinched Waist 6201 1959
4. Brimar Footscray CV4033 1956
5. Heerlen ECC82 45 degree D-getter long plate 1955
6. Brimar Footscray CV4033 1957
7. GEC A2900 2x mica 1971
8. Mullard Mitcham 6201 1964
9. Copenhagen ECC81 45 degree D-getter 1951
10. Lorenz Stuttgart PCC88 3x mica
11. HiVac ECC82 square getter
12. Foton 6N3P 1958 3x mica
13. 6922 1958 Heerlen D-getter
14. CCa Heerlen Pinched Waist 1956
15. Mullard Blackburn ECC82 square getter 1957
16. Valvo Hamburg PCC88 Pinched Waist 1957
17. Western Electric 396A 1946/1947
18. CBS 5814a square getter 1958
19. ECC88 Heerlen D-getter 1958
20. Reflektor 6N3P 1958 3x mica
21. Brimar ECC82 square getter 1955

 

[roman410]

On a non tube related note, what are peoples opinions on high vs low gain?

I tend to find high gain his a bit hot in the volume depart so normally use low gain. Generally I found high gain a bit warmer and tubey sounding as well (whether that is a good thing or not I will leave for you to decide).

It is probably depending on type of used phones, sensitivity impedance and power requirements.
Even my Hifiman HE1000 need power to shine I prefer low gain. It is more natural sounding, on the other site high gain give me slight more dynamics.
My usually listening knob possition it is on 2 o'clock, sometimes I go to full blast especially on low volume live performances when want pick up small ambient details.

 

[Wes S]

Got an updated best of list. The Footscray drops a bit but highly regarded still.
1. Heerlen 7316 long plate 1958
2. Hamburg ECC82 long plate square getter 1956
3. Hamburg Pinched Waist 6201 1959
4. Brimar Footscray CV4033 1956
5. Heerlen ECC82 45 degree D-getter long plate 1955
6. Brimar Footscray CV4033 1957
7. GEC A2900 2x mica 1971
8. Mullard Mitcham 6201 1964
9. Copenhagen ECC81 45 degree D-getter 1951
10. Lorenz Stuttgart PCC88 3x mica
11. HiVac ECC82 square getter
12. Foton 6N3P 1958 3x mica
13. 6922 1958 Heerlen D-getter
14. CCa Heerlen Pinched Waist 1956
15. Mullard Blackburn ECC82 square getter 1957
16. Valvo Hamburg PCC88 Pinched Waist 1957
17. Western Electric 396A 1946/1947
18. CBS 5814a square getter 1958
19. ECC88 Heerlen D-getter 1958
20. Reflektor 6N3P 1958 3x mica
21. Brimar ECC82 square getter 1955

Nice! There sure were some magical tubes that came out of Hamburg back in the day.

 

[Rowethren]

1. Heerlen 7316 long plate 1958
2. Hamburg ECC82 long plate square getter 1956
3. Hamburg Pinched Waist 6201 1959

Dare I ask what sort of prices these are?

 

[billerb1]

Got an updated best of list. The Footscray drops a bit but highly regarded still.
1. Heerlen 7316 long plate 1958
2. Hamburg ECC82 long plate square getter 1956
3. Hamburg Pinched Waist 6201 1959
4. Brimar Footscray CV4033 1956
5. Heerlen ECC82 45 degree D-getter long plate 1955
6. Brimar Footscray CV4033 1957
7. GEC A2900 2x mica 1971
8. Mullard Mitcham 6201 1964
9. Copenhagen ECC81 45 degree D-getter 1951
10. Lorenz Stuttgart PCC88 3x mica
11. HiVac ECC82 square getter
12. Foton 6N3P 1958 3x mica
13. 6922 1958 Heerlen D-getter
14. CCa Heerlen Pinched Waist 1956
15. Mullard Blackburn ECC82 square getter 1957
16. Valvo Hamburg PCC88 Pinched Waist 1957
17. Western Electric 396A 1946/1947
18. CBS 5814a square getter 1958
19. ECC88 Heerlen D-getter 1958
20. Reflektor 6N3P 1958 3x mica
21. Brimar ECC82 square getter 1955

Due to selfish interests, here's hoping the 455's come in and punch the Heerlen 7316 long plates right in the mouth...and those 2 sissy boys from Hamburg.

 

[TK16]

Dare I ask what sort of prices these are?

The more patient you are the lower the price. I buy a lot of singles winning auctions for decent prices.

 

[Ripper2860]

That's like asking what is a kidney worth. It's worth whatever folks are willing to pay for it.

 

[AuditoryCanvas]

Got an updated best of list. The Footscray drops a bit but highly regarded still.
1. Heerlen 7316 long plate 1958
2. Hamburg ECC82 long plate square getter 1956
3. Hamburg Pinched Waist 6201 1959
4. Brimar Footscray CV4033 1956
5. Heerlen ECC82 45 degree D-getter long plate 1955
6. Brimar Footscray CV4033 1957
7. GEC A2900 2x mica 1971
8. Mullard Mitcham 6201 1964
9. Copenhagen ECC81 45 degree D-getter 1951
10. Lorenz Stuttgart PCC88 3x mica
11. HiVac ECC82 square getter
12. Foton 6N3P 1958 3x mica
13. 6922 1958 Heerlen D-getter
14. CCa Heerlen Pinched Waist 1956
15. Mullard Blackburn ECC82 square getter 1957
16. Valvo Hamburg PCC88 Pinched Waist 1957
17. Western Electric 396A 1946/1947
18. CBS 5814a square getter 1958
19. ECC88 Heerlen D-getter 1958
20. Reflektor 6N3P 1958 3x mica
21. Brimar ECC82 square getter 1955

Mullard 6201 over the Fotons? You've clearly lost your mind since I've been away

 

[Ripper2860]

And no Tung-Sol 2c51 on the list.

 

[TK16]

Mullard 6201 over the Fotons? You've clearly lost your mind since I've been away

If you find it please return it to me overnight delivery.