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In Reply to: RE: That's not the kind of source posted by E-Stat on January 11, 2021 at 07:07:30
Point taken.
Let me ask this though. If you are buying a tube or tubes with a good rep such as the Genalex GL KT88's and they are supposedly tested, what difference does it make who you buy them from?
What is a more 'reputable' source selling the same tubes going to do that another not-so-known or reputable dealer isn't?
Follow Ups:
If you are buying a tube or tubes with a good rep such as the Genalex GL KT88's and they are supposedly tested, what difference does it make who you buy them from?
*Tested* how? For how long? Under static or conditions using live voltages?
I see. What dealers in tubes do you recommend that test their tubes so stringently?
I mean the ones you know for sure and not just say they do.
Edits: 01/12/21
As previously mentioned, I prefer those who burn them in for an extended period using live voltages. Manufacturers like Audio Research and VTL do.
Dealers Jim McShane and Keven Deal likewise do the same.
Thanks E-Stat. I have some NOS Mullard 12Ax7 I bought from Upscale Audio years ago but really didn't pay any attention to how they were tested or burned in. I would rather pay more $ for a thoroughly tested tube that may result in more longevity.
Good question. I see if I can find out.
This is what it says on the web site:
We sell factory matched tubes, matched on proprietary factory test equipment. Test results are typically labeled on each tube box. Insist on factory matched tubes, not tubes matched on generic testing equipment.
Just so you know - the "factory" matching is really not very good.
Thanks Jim,
I believe I bought a quad set of EH KT88's from you in the not so distant past. One went bad and I have another set I got from somewhere else and one of those went bad. So I have two sets of three EH KT88's. So, I now have 6 EH Kt88's and 3 EH 6550's not to mention the quad set of Genalex GL KT88's that my amp doesn't seem to care for unless one or more of those is bad which I have no way of knowing.
Now I need to buy another quad set? I'm running out of storage space.
Hey, tubes go. If the factory checked them AND your vendor checked them - I would start looking at your amp.
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