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VIVA Tubes?

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Posted on March 28, 2023 at 23:08:48
Simon Templar
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 Has anyone had any problems dealing with VIVA in Mass.?

Recently purchased two 'matched quads' LinLai 6SN7's What I got was eight tubes with tests that put them all over the map. One in particular tests with a GM of 1720/2350. Few were even close to any of the others.

Really expected better.


....sT

 

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Send 'em back! ~nt~, posted on March 29, 2023 at 05:51:57
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RE: VIVA Tubes?, posted on March 29, 2023 at 07:14:34
mraudio
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Location: Northern Colorado
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 I've bought from them twice.

Excellent service and the tubes were perfect. I didn't buy more than a couple of tubes though.

I'll buy from them again for sure.

Have you talked to VIVA about it?

 

Have you contacted VIVA?, posted on March 29, 2023 at 09:21:45
Cougar
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 They should make it right.

 

RE: VIVA Tubes?, posted on March 29, 2023 at 11:22:01
opalize
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Location: NorCal
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 VIVA has routinely sold "NOS" tubes that clearly have had a history of heavy use, as evidenced by brown-transparent getter and pin wear. When called out on this on repeated occasions, they have chosen to persist in the practice.

Personally, that behavior evaporates my trust in a tube seller. I will never do business with a seller who knowingly mis-represents their product. My recommendation would therefore be to avoid this particular seller.

 

RE: VIVA Tubes?, posted on April 1, 2023 at 07:32:51
sony6060
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Location: USA
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 I consider Vifa Tubes a second tier supplier. I bought two new listed tubes and they were definitely used. When I questioned them, they were very apprehensive. I did not bother to pursue further.

 

RE: VIVA Tubes?, posted on April 1, 2023 at 17:53:02
Simon Templar
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 Kind of got that feeling. These dont show obvious wear.....but they don't test where they should, either.

A nearly $500 lesson learned, I guess.

Hope they were in dire need of the funds...it's a mistake I won't be making again.




.....sT

 

RE: VIVA Tubes?, posted on April 9, 2023 at 09:38:24
MP62
Dealer

Posts: 74
Location: CA
Joined: November 15, 2020
 Give them a chance to make good on it.

I have not heard alot of bad about Viva, but then again, I have not heard alot of good either.

See what tester they are using and compare that to the tester you are using - when calibrated etc.

Cheers,

Paul

 

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