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RE: One Telefunken ECC83 NOS

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opalize

In Reply to: RE: One Telefunken ECC83 NOS posted by sdvinin on April 05, 2024 at 09:17:19

Telefunken made many many ECC83. Your quest is achievable!

You will probably want to specify which version of their ECC83 you're seeking. Smooth-plate? Ribbed-plate? Probably not the ECC803S unless you've got WAY more disposable income than I...

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RE: One Telefunken ECC83 NOS - sdvinin 10:27:00 04/05/24 (5)
Good point! Thank you!
I need smooth plate. If there are yellow or red tip - even better.
Disposable income? What's that? I have couple of kidneys in ok condition and semi-fair liver :)

Edits: 04/05/24
- RE: One Telefunken ECC83 NOS - opalize 11:14:53 04/05/24 (4)
  Smooth-plate Telefunken ECC83 have been selected and distinguished with red tips, and also with blue, green and yellow painted tips. I don't think you'll find them "NOS" (unused) that way, however - those are usually used pulls taken from specilized equipment. But used vintage examples that are well tested can be wonderful, and last for many years to come.
  
  Best of luck in your hunting!
  - RE: One Telefunken ECC83 NOS - sdvinin 11:59:08 04/05/24 (3)
    Is this eBay listing for NOS red-tip Telefunken ECC83 fake?
    
    https://www.ebay.com/itm/166591659275?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=9bd2gr4tq7g&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=3r4Oh50GQMC&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
    - RE: One Telefunken ECC83 NOS - opalize 12:56:16 04/05/24 (2)
      The internal construction looks genuine, even though the photos don't show the most distinguishing features ("diamond" embossed in glass bottom and the getter wire attachment). However - that's a ribbed-plate TF ECC83, and it will have more prominent treble and not the magic upper-mids of the smooth-plate TF ECC83.
      - Tele Ribbed vs Smooth plate - Jon L 14:46:37 04/30/24 (1)
        
        In Reply to: RE: One Telefunken ECC83 NOS posted by opalize on April 05, 2024 at 12:56:16
        
        I like the spritely top end of Tele ribbed plate. What would be nice is to maintain the treble energy but maybe add a little more microdetail and texture to midrange. Is the smooth plate moving in that direction or become smoother/rounder?
        
        RE: Tele Ribbed vs Smooth plate - opalize 15:36:32 04/30/24 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Tele Ribbed vs Smooth plate posted by Jon L on April 30, 2024 at 14:46:37
        
        The smooth-plate Telefunken ECC83 has a more prominent upper midrange than the T-funk ribbed-plate, but has less treble. I don't think it is what you're describing in your wish. But lots of folks like what it does to vocal recordings because of the unique upper-mids.

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