Are new Telefunken tubes good?
Overall the newer Telefunken labeled tubes were sonically richer, more powerful, broke up better and displayed more harmonic overtones than the other tubes.
Where are Telefunken tubes made?
Slovakia
This rich history continues with the introduction of new production tubes from TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik, in partnership with JJ Tubes from the Carpathian Mountains of Cadca in Slovakia.
Are NOS tubes really better?
These are more commonly referred to as ‘new old stock tubes’ or ‘N.O.S. ‘ tubes for short. N.O.S. tubes have a reputation for being better quality than tubes produced by the Russian and Chinese factories.
Do all Telefunken tubes have a diamond?
Do all Telefunken tubes have the diamond (i.e., “<>”) on the bottom between the pins? Yes, all of them. Counterfeiters don’t make tubes; they silkscreen logos onto inexpensive tubes.
Who makes Telefunken?
Profilo Telra
In August 2006, it was acquired by the Turkish company Profilo Telra, one of the largest European manufacturers of TV-devices, with brand-owner Telefunken Licenses GmbH granting a license for the Telefunken trademark rights and producing televisions under that name.
Who made the best vacuum tubes?
There is no bigger name in the history of vacuum tubes than Western Electric. Western Electric engineered, designed, produced or experimented with over 785 different tubes from 1913 – 1988. Many of these tubes were superb sounding audio tubes that are still in very high demand today.
Where are Mullard tubes made?
New production Mullard tubes are assembled by hand in the Reflektor factory in Saratov, Russia and their excellent performance closely mirror’s that of vintage Blackburn construction.
Is Telefunken a good brand?
Excellent product for the price. The brand Telefunken is well known electronic brand in Europe and was offered at less than 30K with all the features, feels worth for the money. It’s sleek and beautiful.
Is Telefunken still in business?
When AEG was bought by Daimler in 1985, “Telefunken” was dropped from the company name. In 1995, Telefunken was sold to Tech Sym Corporation (owners of Continental Electronics Corporation of Dallas) for $9 million. However, Telefunken remained a German company.
Are Ruby tubes Chinese?
Ruby 6550A-STR is a Chinese Shuguang(Sino equivalent) – selected by RUBY.