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Old 03-10-2009, 02:39 PM
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NOS Mullard preamp tubes best place best price?
hello anybody know of a good store or place to find good NOS Mullard preamp tubes or Power tubes of this company or any Vintage NOS tube company with the best lowest price possible... thanks you
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Old 03-10-2009, 02:50 PM
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Mike Kropotkin at KCA Tubes.

Go here: http://www.kcanostubes.com/content/

As I'm sure you're aware, there ARE NO cheap places to buy NOS tubes, especially Mullards. There ARE good, reputable dealers like Mike though.

Hope this helps, Dana O.
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Old 03-10-2009, 03:05 PM
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Mike's never the cheapest in my experience but his CS and quality of product is second to none. When dealing with NOS tubes, you want to go with someone you can trust, and you can trust Mike.
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Old 03-10-2009, 03:36 PM
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Email the "tube tramp" aka Terry Kilgore: terry_kilgore2003[at]yahoo.com
Quirky guy, but he'll hook you up.
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Old 03-11-2009, 09:27 AM
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Old 03-11-2009, 10:03 AM
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Email the "tube tramp" aka Terry Kilgore: terry_kilgore2003[at]yahoo.com
Quirky guy, but he'll hook you up.
+1. this guy sold me a bunch of tubes a couple of months ago. Not only does he know his stuff, his prices are VERY reasonable.
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Old 03-11-2009, 11:23 AM
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go to ebay. That's where I got mine for a fraction of what dealers charge. Get them use. They will still last a long time and sound the same as NOS.
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Old 03-11-2009, 01:05 PM
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go to ebay. That's where I got mine for a fraction of what dealers charge. Get them use. They will still last a long time and sound the same as NOS.
+1 for pre-amp Mullards. Always buy tubes with the right etched codes. Anything without etching is a fake !

POwer tubes are another matter entirely, and are a much riskier propostiion buying used. Another vote for Terry at terry_kilgore2003[at]yahoo.com for NOS power tubes.
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Old 03-11-2009, 03:55 PM
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sent a e-mail to Terry Kilgore no reply yet
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Mullard preamp tubes or Power tubes of this company
What makes you think you'd like Mullards? I mean, specific detailed sonic characteristics? I know the name carries lots of weight, but it is mostly for unknown reasons.

I'm sure you can achieve those goals, if you can define them in detail, with less expensive tube options.

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What makes you think you'd like Mullards? I mean, specific detailed sonic characteristics? I know the name carries lots of weight, but it is mostly for unknown reasons.

I'm sure you can achieve those goals, if you can define them in detail, with less expensive tube options.

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jejeje man I heard and play with a germino 55lv using NOS Mullards and know what those tubes can do to an amp like that.. just bring more life,that grind that spark more definition more warm more percusive definition damn ... hey by the way my e-mail was reply by Terry tonight...
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Old 03-11-2009, 10:32 PM
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NOS mullards in BFDR from Mike Kropotkin -- maybe over kill to put them throughout, but at least v1 ---You will get the perfect amount of spongy goodness and sweet top end.
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jejeje man I heard and play with a germino 55lv using NOS Mullards and know what those tubes can do to an amp like that.. just bring more life,that grind that spark more definition more warm more percusive definition damn ...
Okay - go with what you know. I'm just saying that, in my experience, you can do better than short-plate '60s/'70s Mullard 12AX7A, for much less money. Several '50s US options are cheaper, and have more detailed articulation, with all the punch and pizzaz you can want.

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