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RE: Are those real?

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In Reply to: RE: Are those real? posted by erik on December 12, 2023 at 09:32:45

https://www.tubeampdoctor.com/en/e88cc-aka6922-bel-gold-pins/nos

BEL is the maker of your tube, they were part of the Philips/Mullard group.

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RE: Are those real? - MP62 16:51:27 12/18/23 (1)
I don't think so...

BEL's factory was in India - and they were very proud of the fact that Philips selected them as a disaster recovery center. In fact, all their tubes have made in India stamped on them. The tubes you refer to on Tube Amp Dr's site were sold to Andreas by me.

I think the pictured tubes are legit British tubes.
- RE: Are those real? - Nunki 06:13:06 12/19/23 (0)
  if that what i see is an etched "R" in the 2nd line that tube was made by mullard/mitcham.
RE: Are those real? - erik 10:08:26 12/13/23 (3)
Appreciate your feedback. I'm just curious about their Mullard codes. I have a couple of BELs, but non of them have any codes. I gues I'll pass.
- RE: Are those real? - Jonesy 14:35:24 12/13/23 (2)
  Are you just being told they have matching Mullard codes but not what they are? Knowing the actual codes would help you confirm the type, factory and date. Then you're not guessing and can make a better decision. Otherwise pass on them as you say.
  
  Jonesy
  
  "I know just enough to get into trouble. But not enough to get out of it."
  - RE: Are those real? - erik 06:16:48 12/14/23 (1)
    Hey Jonesy, it's a eBay stuff that's why I'm reluctant. But the tubes definitely have those Mullard codes. I don't have a tester, so I have to take his words for it.
    - RE: Are those real? - Jonesy 15:05:28 12/14/23 (0)
      If they test as specified the price is pretty good compared to similar on eBay.
      
      I haven't purchased any signal tubes off eBay for sometime though, and not familiar with the seller of the item you are looking at. Prices sure have gone up for the premium tubes.
      
      I really like the Mullard sound in some locations. Truly as described in the description the seller has lifted off of Brent Jesse's site. They will be different than the EI "Amperex" sound tubes you mentioned you have.
      
      I have Amperex as my preferred tube in other locations. You never know until you try.
      
      Good luck in your quest.
      
      Jinesy
      
      "I know just enough to get into trouble. But not enough to get out of it."

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