Wow thanks guys, much appreciated! Telefunken is on my radar and actually would be top of the list except for cost, now I can add Siemens to the hunt. I had kinda ruled out Gold Lions but maybe I'll reconsider, after all, how do you really know w/o trying? Also the links are much appreciated, they'll help expand my not-so-vast knowledge of tubes and associated vocabulary.
My understanding of the Amperex tubes I have is they were made in USA (White Plains NY?) and were destined for military use, as opposed to the Mullards. But they are not plainly marked to my inexperienced eye.
And most importantly, I can pass on the BELs and my FOMO is out the window.
FYI, my reasons for tube rolling are 1) cheaper than equipment rolling 2) improve listening skills 3) easy to make changes when things start to not quite sound right anymore. Last night I put the Matsushitas back in and was a very happy camper. We'll see how long they last.
Final question -
My understanding of the Amperex tubes I have is they were made in USA (White Plains NY?) and were destined for military use, as opposed to the Mullards. But they are not plainly marked to my inexperienced eye.
And most importantly, I can pass on the BELs and my FOMO is out the window.
FYI, my reasons for tube rolling are 1) cheaper than equipment rolling 2) improve listening skills 3) easy to make changes when things start to not quite sound right anymore. Last night I put the Matsushitas back in and was a very happy camper. We'll see how long they last.
Final question -