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Affordable Tube Tester

Hello all...I know there are many posts on this topic , but wanted to get a 2024 knowledge base answer ....Are any of these older tube testers on eBay worthy..? Looking for something just to test my EL34's , 12AX7, 7044/5687's for my Manley Snappers for endurance/life/shorts . Not looking to collect or be a tube seller...I've seen the one Amplitrex 1000A on Upscale ...a bit pricey..

 

Thanks for the help!  

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oddiofyl
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Be careful with used testers.   Many are way out of spec after 50, 60, 70 years.....

I got lucky when I bought my Hickok 800.  It was obviously loved and taken care of.  

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oddiofyl
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It also had been serviced not too long ago.  When I bought it, the seller sent a video of him testing two "bogey" tubes.   A 6l6 and 12ax7

When I got it I tested a few of my tubes that were matched and tested and it was accurate enough for my needs.   

That tester saved me from putting a bad rectifer in my 300b so it was worth every penny.  

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