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In Reply to: NOS vs New?? posted by audio39 on August 8, 2012 at 09:44:57:
A word of warning about buying Vintage tubes.
First let it be stated that there are some great vintage tubes out there, makes like
Mullard, RCA, Philips-miniwatt, Brimar & Telefunken to name a few.
Some of us remember these tubes from the good old day’s & remember what
they sound like or do we? the passing of time can cloud the issue & add some gloss to the memory?
However before rushing to buy some we should consider a few things first.
1. How Much!!!!!! are they really worth it?
2. Can a future supply be guaranteed?
3. They’ve been sitting on a shelf for 40-50 years, are they still ok?
4. Will the seller take them back if their not up to spec?
5. Have they been tested by the seller?
6. Are they really new?
7. Will the seller guarantee 40-50 year old valves?
If the answer to the above is yes them, you’ll probably be ok.
If not then just maybe a new valve that’s currently in production could be a good bet after all? I find Psvane & Full music are just wonderful.
You pays your money & makes your choice.
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Follow Ups
- RE: NOS vs New?? - Drastic 14:18:12 08/16/12 (2)
- RE: NOS vs New?? - Nunki 00:27:36 08/17/12 (1)
- RE: NOS vs New?? - Mendel 07:10:11 08/17/12 (0)