A quick question related to Amperex Bugle Boys


(And specifically, 5AR4s.)  I've seem them listed from different countries--Holland and Great Britain.  Is one desirable as compared to the other?  Also, a couple of examples of testing that were listed was "94/95" & "97/98."  From that, can the remaining lifespan of a tube be estimated?  Thanks/Matt

immatthewj

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OP, bare in mind that measured test results are only useful when one is aware of the make/model of vacuums tube tester that measured those results if they were tested on a mutual conductance tester, as a Hickock 6000A will produce a different set of test figures for a 100% Tube to those of an AVO 160, you need to know the scale for the valve in question on the tester in question.

Measured test results are generally a very good indicator of the useful life of a tube.

In a simplistic hypothetical scenario if your valve has a scale of 100/100 = NOS

and 60/60 as borderline usable then one can draw some conclusions about a valve that measures 98/96 against a second tube that measures 76/72.