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Glad to see you back in the game, Bob! I remember buying Gold Lion's from you for my old C2300 several years ago right here on AA! Loved them.

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Originally Posted by 2fastdriving (Post 860600)

Glad to see you back in the game, Bob! I remember buying Gold Lion's from you for my old C2300 several years ago right here on AA! Loved them.

From 02/14/2013:

Bob!!! Holy cow! I got the tubes today and decided to pop them in (my dad didn't seem to interested so I didn't wait for him to arrive

I honestly have a hard time believing in some of this "snake oil" and hocus pocus on what makes a difference (wires/power cords/equipment feet etc), but I have to say...this was a HUGE DIFFERENCE. It's like a whole different animal. A "Gold Lion", if you will.

I'm kind of shocked...I wonder why the don't jack up the price a hundred bucks and pop those in from the factory? It is a different sound, maybe it's not in line with the McIntosh factory sound.

Now I've only listened to a few songs of course, but my immediate impression is that a veil has been lifted. Much more presentable soundstage width and depth. It does, however, seem to pump up the bass and treble a little on the ends of the spectrum. I don't know if that's to be expected. But regardless, everything is more articulate.

Question: Do you think they mellow a little after they burn in? I almost want them to...just a tiny bit. It is kind of bright with my 802's. I can't believe that one guy on the forum was saying they are "muddy". No way.

Marc

Best Sir,

Bob ��

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Originally Posted by vintage_tube (Post 860602)

Blast from the past! Yeah I really liked them. Steve AKA SL1800 has my C2300 now. :thumbsup:

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Originally Posted by 2fastdriving (Post 860605)

Blast from the past! Yeah I really liked them. Steve AKA SL1800 has my C2300 now. :thumbsup:

Cool Beans Marc -- stayed in the AA Family. Way to go for both of you.:thumbsup:

Best Sir,

Bob

Bob,

I have a factory new C2600 and MC275 and keep hearing about these tubes I need to upgrade ...

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Originally Posted by Blueoak (Post 860616)

Bob,

I have a factory new C2600 and MC275 and keep hearing about these tubes I need to upgrade ...

...and so it begins.

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Originally Posted by Blueoak (Post 860616)

Bob,

I have a factory new C2600 and MC275 and keep hearing about these tubes I need to upgrade ...

Take your time -- when you're ready, let me know the type and quantity and I'll be glad to give you a quote.

I do not know anyone with a MC275 (or any amp really) who have said the GL's took the amps sonics backwards. Just sayin':smoking:

Best Sir,

Bob

Have ordered the Maximatcher Preamp 2 tester w/the A9J adapter (to test among other tubes -- the 6922's).

So, with that and having a Maximatcher Power Tube Tester and a back in the day, Heathkit TT-1A; matching tubes will be another guarantee.

Best Sirs,

Bob

http://www.maximatcher.com/images/topMAXIcomp.jpg

http://www.maximatcher.com/images/maxipreamp_lrg.jpg

http://www.kw.igs.net/~knickerson/img/TT1_lrg.jpg

Thanks everyone -- and Dan; to this day, I can vividly recall us sitting on the floor in your studio room and breaking out the Heathkit TT-1A & introducing you to the Gold Lion 12 volt tubes.:thumbsup:

Best to all,

Bob