ben. Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 I have a fair quantity of these. My research indicates (based on photos and Brent Jessee's date code info on his site) that they are the highly sought after Philips/Heerlen factory production. Codes date them to May 1958 and they are all from the same batch. They have the long plates and D shaped halo with the flat bar on it. Philips/Heelen factory. These are about as good as it gets out there unless you want to go really nuts. I have not listened to these in any component, so I can't personally speak to the sonics. They are reputed to be slightly on the warm side of neutral in the midrange and have been described as having an "airy" top end. This from more trusted sources, not just some cat on Audiogon. I'm in the process of testing them on my B&K Dyna-Quik 600 tester and they are all testing very strong. Reject is at 55 and maximum is 120 on this tester and they are all testing right around 100 for both sections. Labels are exceptional so far and they are visually quite nice overall, if this matters to you. These are organ pulls, so they have a little dust on them. I'm brushing it off safely, but I'm being careful so they don't look brand new shiny. I plan to keep 6 or 8 of these for my personal stash, but I have a bunch to sell. Dealers are getting $40-80 each for these. $25 each plus shipping (USPS probably best bet for these, but will ship your way if you want). Free shipping to CONUS for quantities of 4 or more. Will entertain trade offers, particularly high quality LPs. Contact me via PM (please note here in thread if PM as I'm not sure if notifications are getting through to my email) or email through the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben. Posted January 3, 2007 Author Share Posted January 3, 2007 Codes are all k64 over (delta)8E in the dark grey ink. In the white ink (same as label) is 8-37. I'm not sure what the 8-37 indicates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Songer Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 I'll take a pair or maybe a couple of pairs . . . Wanna trade for some cool records? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben. Posted January 4, 2007 Author Share Posted January 4, 2007 I'll take a pair or maybe a couple of pairs . . . Wanna trade for some cool records? Sure. About half of these are matching on my little tester within 2%. Shoot me an email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmusic Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 ben count me for a pair for sure, cash money. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Folks these are great 12AU7's for sure and at a steal of a deal. Those organs ran a ton of these and life was very easy on them so chances are the gamble on them is very small after Ben tests them for obvious defects. Great splitter tube for VRD's or NOS Valves modified Mark III's. Tiube dealer would be salvitated to get there hands on what Ben did and he is correct $80 would be the going rate for sure. Ben put me down for a pair and email me what paypal addy you want with the total too. Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audible Nectar Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Ben, I'm sending you a PM[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audible Nectar Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 OK Ben - I think I got the PM to work after several attempts. If it didn't go through, could you email me at dndphishin@mchsi.com ? I definitely want some of these..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lindsey Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Ben, If you still have a pair I'll take them. I'd like to try them in the VRD's. Mike Edit: PM'd you as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmikid Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 I'd love to have 3 pairs, if still available. I will try to contact you via pm as well. Thanks, Tim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmusic Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 ben I need your email address I can not get the PM to work. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 I wouldn't mind a pair if there are any left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeW Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Ben, Did you get my email? Thanks, Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piranha Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Ben, PM and email sent. I'd like two pairs please. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Auwen Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Hi Ben, I sent a PM. Would like 2 pair, if you have any left.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klipsch4life Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Ben Sent you a PM for two pair. Thanks Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben. Posted January 4, 2007 Author Share Posted January 4, 2007 OK, folks. These are gone. I have PMs or emails from everyone that's posted. I have them in this order: Allan Craig CanyonmanLeeWAudibleMike LindseyTimmikidDeanPirahna -- this is where things run out. I have 1 pr for Pirahna of the two he requested. Also, Canyonman's request for 2 pr came in to me after this so I have him down for 1 pr. If anyone backs out or reduces qty, I'll allocate to these guys next in this order: ChrisKCanyonman - pair #2BigBadBabyBoomer (Keith)Joe Auwenklipsch4life I'll contact you guys off forum to make arrangements, but in general if Paypal is chosen I'd appreciate the 2.9% added in if it's not too much trouble. Also please include your name, address, email, and forum name with any payment. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meagain Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Darn it. Can I be put on the backup list for a pair just in case? Thx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lindsey Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Meagain, check your PM's... Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt1stcav Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 I can tell you this much...Ben will pack each and every tube with great care for their journey to your doorsteps! If my pristine RB-75s are any indication of this man's abilities when it comes to packaging items that most likely will be thrown around by freight carrier gorillas (and my Reference bookshelf monitors arrived unscathed from Buffalo to Lakeland), then y'all have absolutely nothing to worry about and your tube purchases will be money well spent.[Y] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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