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poulsbobill
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09-20-2023, 10:59 AM
Who do you guys use for tube sources?  A few come up in a google search but a rec would be nice.

Thanks

Bill
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09-20-2023, 11:18 AM
Hi Bill - I use findatube.com as my primary source. Bob is very reasonable and has used and NOS tubes. I buy extras to fill a Priority box.
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09-20-2023, 11:40 AM
On this site...Philco Phorum

Top of page - Click on -
Philco Library

go to -
Resources - Categorized
TUBES
Clicking on the tube suppliers will provide a link to their info.

I also like findatube.com
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09-20-2023, 04:50 PM
Certainly Bob Dobush.

Then there are others. Say, Jim McShane. Great guy, top notch source for audio tubes.
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09-20-2023, 05:13 PM
+4 on Bob Dobush (findatube.com). Icon_thumbup
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09-20-2023, 05:28 PM
+5 on Bob Dobush. I bought one of his old tube testers last January at the MARC Winter event. Take care and BE HEALTHY! Gary
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09-20-2023, 09:22 PM
I've been pleased with John Kendall.

https://www.vintage-electronics.com/tubes

and

http://www.king-cart.com/cgi-bin/cart.cg...tpage=new6

jkvintel@gmail.com

Vintage Electronics
2416Watervale Rd
Unit 436
Fallston, Md. 21047

BTW, the link to his page in the Philco library is bad. Just remove the "/rjy.htm"
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