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Old 05-04-2009, 01:29 AM
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Best tube dealers for price and service?
Its been awhile since I bought some tubes so it would be a big help if you could get me up to speed on who you think are the best sources for tubes based on price and service.
I am thinking in terms of NOS and as well new or current tubes.
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Old 05-04-2009, 03:59 AM
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Mike at KCA NOS Tubes gets all my business.
Very well respected in the community.
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Old 05-04-2009, 05:18 AM
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+1 on KCA NOS Tubes. Great customer service.
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Old 05-04-2009, 05:27 AM
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Jon at www.tubestore.com is very helpful too. His tube rating system makes it very easy to do repeat power tube purchasing without the need to rebias.
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Old 05-04-2009, 05:39 AM
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Old 05-04-2009, 06:10 AM
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our own member, 59vampire has some killer tubes are great prices, send him a pm...

i've got great service and great products from him.

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Old 05-04-2009, 11:06 PM
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+1 Nothing but positive things to say about Doug and his show.

As well, Jim over at http://pages.prodigy.net/jimmcshane/tubes.htm is great as well.
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Old 05-04-2009, 11:19 PM
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Another one here for Dougs Tubes....Simply the best customer service in tube land!!
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Old 05-04-2009, 06:25 AM
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I only have experience with KCA. Multiple purchases. He's great with specific description of tube characteristics in your given amp.
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Old 05-04-2009, 10:37 PM
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Great suggestions....anyone else?
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Old 05-04-2009, 11:33 PM
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http://www.tubedepot.com/
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Old 05-04-2009, 11:39 PM
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+1 Doug's Tubes ..and... thetubestore very good customer service and pricing
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Old 05-04-2009, 11:43 PM
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Old 05-04-2009, 11:52 PM
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ssssh don't tell anyone This is a professional not a hobbiest working with a TV repair mans tube tester checking emissions only.


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You might do a search, this is a popular topic. I also have used/use

Doug's Tubes
KCA NOS
Hitest Tubes
Lord Valve (NBS Electronics)

all with excellent results.
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