Wanted: Brimar Rectifier Tube 5Z48

CCNJ
CCNJ Posts: 384
edited August 2012 in 2 Channel Audio
OK, so I ordered the Dared SL2000a. I ordered some 12AT7 matched signal tubes from Brent Jesse audio but they don't have any of the recommended rectifier tubes in stock. Any one know where I can pick one up?

Thanks Chris
Rig1 - Totem Hawks, Benchmark HDR, Parasound A21, Sonus, Samsung 52 LCD, Audioquest Type4
Rig2 - LFD LE IV Integrated, Harbeth P3ESR, Rega Dac, MF V-Link, IMAC, Audioquest Type4
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,165
    edited August 2012
    Have you checked Ebay? That's where I get all mine.

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Unused-Boxed-5Z4G-Full-Wave-Rectifier-Vacuum-Tube-/110942640157?pt=UK_Mobile_Phones_Communication_Code_Keyers_Keys_Tubes&hash=item19d4b2581d

    The Brimar/English made are by far the best. Pretty slim pickings at the moment but that will change.

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,165
    edited August 2012
    Which 12At7's did you get from Brent Jesse? Hopefully you read through my posts to give you an idea of what's good.

    If I can help in any way pelase ask.

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,165
    edited August 2012
    These are French made versions of the famous Holland tubes (made on the same machines) and these are excellent sounding and this is a good BIN price.

    I'd recommend these.

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Amperex-12AT7-ecc81-preamp-tube-pair-BB-/251140290615?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item3a7920b837
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • CCNJ
    CCNJ Posts: 384
    edited August 2012
    heiney9 wrote: »
    Which 12At7's did you get from Brent Jesse? Hopefully you read through my posts to give you an idea of what's good.

    If I can help in any way pelase ask.

    H9

    I did read your posts and picked up a pair of the Telefunken 5965s. I read about the microphonic issues but I wanted to start out with some really good tubes. I also ordered a Bendix 6106 rectifier tube but it was backordered and will take a week or so to get to me.

    Thanks for all of the great information you put into your posts. I had no clue about tubes a short while ago and am now slowly getting up to speed. I appreciate the offer to pick your brain if I run into trouble.

    Chris
    Rig1 - Totem Hawks, Benchmark HDR, Parasound A21, Sonus, Samsung 52 LCD, Audioquest Type4
    Rig2 - LFD LE IV Integrated, Harbeth P3ESR, Rega Dac, MF V-Link, IMAC, Audioquest Type4
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  • Oldfatdogs
    Oldfatdogs Posts: 1,874
    edited August 2012
    OK - seriously considering the little dared and one or two more martinis tonight will probably cinch the deal

    This made me laugh,I think you will be a happy camper.I really like mine,Enjoy.
    Dan
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