Are all of these NOS tube inventories real? How have we not consumed them already?


As I've been shopping for new tubes for my preamp, I've really begun to wonder, wouldn't the current and recent population of audiophiles of the last few decades have bought and used up most or all of these vintage NOS goodies from all of the current inventory, secret stashes and newly discovered cases of NOS...?

What's your take?
33andthird

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To write off someone like Brent who's been at this longer than most and is honest as the day is long because one dealer told you something tells me a lot. Just like one can print anything about anything is like anyone can post anything about almost anything. 

Have you ever dealt with the guy?

All the best,
Nonoise
Just like with old Roman coins, there are caches of tubes to be found and there are those that do the job of finding them. Your best bet is to find a reputable dealer and one of them is Brent Jessee:
http://www.audiotubes.com/
Take a look at the chart, choose your tube, and then proceed to read the history of the tube, the types available, and what he has in stock.

All the best,
Nonoise