I need some help
Jstas
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I found, in the bottom of a box, over the weekend, an old Heathkit tube amp that my dad built like 30 years ago. He said it wasn't working and the tubes were shot. Well, I got it working again but I need tubes. Apparently, the 6GW8/ECL86 tubes that it takes are not made by anyone anymore and the NOS supplies are running thin. I found a few used on eBay and I'm currently high bidder on one set but I think I will be sniped due to the popularity that these tubes command.
Apparently, they were a tube used in many Heathkit amps.
So what I need help with is finding a place that sells tubes. Antique Electronic Supply is a good source but I'm looking for other sources too. Does anyone have any other sites where I might find tubes and tube stuff?
Apparently, they were a tube used in many Heathkit amps.
So what I need help with is finding a place that sells tubes. Antique Electronic Supply is a good source but I'm looking for other sources too. Does anyone have any other sites where I might find tubes and tube stuff?
Expert Moron Extraordinaire
You're just jealous 'cause the voices don't talk to you!
You're just jealous 'cause the voices don't talk to you!
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Parts Express sells tubes, but I'm not sure if they're what you need.
http://www.partsexpress.com/webpage.cfm?&DID=7&WebPage_ID=3&ObjectGroup_ID=459&SO=2Ludicrous gibs! -
Upscale audio
The Tube Store
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Where is the remote? Where is the $%#$% remote!
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www.thetubestore.com You can also ask around in tube forums to see if you can substitute those tubes with different designs.
Maurice -
Thanks for the help! I'll get to looking at the sites during my lunch break.Expert Moron Extraordinaire
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Thought for a second this might be about selecting a Valentine's Day gift...
Here's a Heathkit group I've found helpful. Members are mostly into Ham Radio, but there are several audio enthusiasts...
http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/heath.htmlMore later,
Tour...
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You need to get out more if you are still dwelling on something like that.
BTW, you were all wrong on that one too.Expert Moron Extraordinaire
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Sorry... I could not resist...
The Heath link is genuine and may be useful.More later,
Tour...
Vox Copuli
Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. - Old English Proverb
"Death doesn't come with a Uhaul." - Dennis Gardner
"It's easy to get lost in price vs performance vs ego vs illusion." - doro
"There is a certain entertainment value in ripping the occaisonal (sic) buttmunch..." - TroyD -
Originally posted by Tour2ma
Sorry... I could not resist...
funny:D***WAREMTAE***
