How do you test different tubes?


I hear people recommending different brand of tubes for amps, preamps, etc. My question is how are people doing this? Are there dealers who loan tubes like other gear? I would hate to have to purchase different sets of tubes, try them, find the one I like best, and then trying to sell the set I don't like.
bryans

Showing 1 response by don_c55

Elizabeth is right.

NOS tubes in any quantity are all gone, used, and burned out, and have been since the 80's.

Only the Russians and Chinese have made tubes in any quantity since then.

The Russian tube factories are controlled by the Russian mobs, and tube types come and go. The Chinese tube quality is very "spotty".

Try and find what is the best of new tubes, and buy a lifetime supply!