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Lower End Tube Testers: which are worthwhile

Any help in this area would be appreciated. Of the lower cost decent testers (Hickok 533, 533a, 600, 600a, 6000, B&K 707, TV7) - which are the ones to hit and which are the ones to miss? I heard that the Hickok non "a" model's don't test 6922 family tubes - is that correct? Finally, anyone know anything about Stark testers? They were made by Hickok, or using Hickok designs. Thanks.
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tswhitsel
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I own a Hickok 600 and so far I have not found any tube I cannot test on it including 6DJ8/6922. The roll chart that came with it does not have these listed, but you can get updated roll chart data off the web. These are really excellent, just make sure you get one that is in good condition and you are sure is well calibrated. Here are some URLs for you to look at:

http://bama.sbc.edu/hickok.htm
http://bama.sbc.edu/hickok.htm
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