Telefunken E188CC Sound

Bojack, last year I paid $400 for a pair of 1972 NIB Siemens low noise 7308. Yes that's a lot of money. However, they clearly outperformed any 6922/Cca/E88CC/E188CC, etc. I had heard previously in THAT particular application. Would they have made the same difference in another preamplifier or Glorys' Audio Note? Dunno, but don't criticize what you don't understand.

Tvad your point is well taken. There exists, among many audiophiles, a belief that all Cca tubes are created equal. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Having used Siemens and Telefunkens from different production runs there is no doubt in my mind that Cca guarantees very little. I've heard and used Amperex and Philips 6922 that were far superior to many Cca. My humble advice when buying tubes at the price levels discussed is know your seller. It may cost a few dollars more but also save a lot of headaches. Caveat emptor.

>>When Wall Street hits 20,000, it will make economic sense to pay this kind of money, but until then . . .<<

That's your opinion. Others disagree. If one has the financial resources, equipment that will clearly reveal the sonic improvement, and ears to hear that improvement it makes sense to them. Again don't criticize what you don't understand and/or can't afford.