Almost NOS. You can trust that mine are in excellent condition.
May also replace 6N1P EV, 6N1P EB, 6N1P, 6N2P-EV, 6N2P-EB. Amazing in my SE34i.3.
Very detailed, clean, rich. Sparkly highs. Not bloated. Strong bass. Full range. I love 'em but have to let them go. Have too many tubes.
I have them on ebay for $175 Buy it Now.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/291077703534Compare at over $215.00 for the pair if you can find these coveted hard to find tubes.
Amazing Detail
Matched Pair. 2 tubes. Photos are with and without flash.
Vintage Jan 1983 Vacuum Tubes
Barely Used, A few weeks max. Awesome input tubes, just not a good fit for my system.
These have a full life in them.
* * * VERY RARE VALVES Only 2 left
These are the shiny gold pined ones, very detailed, balanced, excellent neutral, smooth highs, not at all harsh.
Markings
000-2493
CV2493
KQDD/K
83-01
7L1
R2K2
Will be carefully bubble wrapped and boxed sent FedEx Ground or USPS Priority Insured.