WTB: Quad of 7189 Tubes

schwarcw
schwarcw Posts: 7,337
edited November 2008 in Wanted (WTB) Classifieds
Greetings!

Looking for some tubes to roll in my Fisher and Scott integrated amps. Both manuafacturers recommend the 7189 vs the EL84 because of the higher plate voltages. But what do I know? Let me know if you have a "matched" quad available. PM me with the details. Thank you!
Carl

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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,802
    edited November 2008
    The Sovtek EL84M (Russian OEM 6П14ПEВ or 6P14P-EV) has sufficient cojones for circuits requiring a 7189 (e.g., even the notorious Realistic Stereodyne 40/Stereo 40A amps, which will take out standard EL84s in minutes). They sound good, too.

    Were I you (which, of course, I am not), I'd buy a matched quad from Jim McShane or other reputable dealer.
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,337
    edited November 2008
    Thanks for the suggestion Mark. I have a pair of the Russians in my Scott 222B and they are very good. I will contact Jim and see what else he may have around.
    Carl

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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,802
    edited November 2008
    I've used a couple of quads of them in amps I spruced up for other folks; I am quite pleased with the sound. Miles beyond the current-production "EL84" tubes (at least those sold as such under the Sovtek brand). Can't beat 'em for the $ (and I am cheap)!
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,337
    edited November 2008
    Mark, have you tried any of the TAD EL84M's? These are supposed to be nice also.
    Carl

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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,802
    edited November 2008
    No. I would guess they're the same Russian tubes(?).
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