They sound like re-issues, or "new Production" tubes to me. There are also re-issue Mullards and Genelax Gold Lion tubes out there on the market too. I'm guessing that Amperex, Siemens and others will soon follow suit, making money on a famous name.
Noromance, I am well aware of what NOS means; which is why I used the term. I am not sure of why you misunderstood my post, but I bought the Telefunkens from Upscale Audio as old and unused.
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