Nrenter: I have some NOS KenRad black glass in my DJH now. A whole different world from those Chinese tubes (yuk). No, I do not have the sixpacks. BTW, your review and email were insturmental in my getting the DJH; thanks, I am quite happy.
Tobais: Yes, the price and finite supply of the NOS tubes is alarming (my concern is that I will find a tube I am in love with only to find supply dry up). Then again, I do have faith in the market - a supply will always exist (for a price) and as prices rise, it is not unreasonable for new manufacturers to enter with premium tubes. As for the old fisherman with his secret pond, well, I guess I won't be posting any more about tubes....
Nah, this hobby is too fun to keep to myself (part of the joy of Audiogon) and I can get a fulfilling performance from many types of tubes.
Tobais: Yes, the price and finite supply of the NOS tubes is alarming (my concern is that I will find a tube I am in love with only to find supply dry up). Then again, I do have faith in the market - a supply will always exist (for a price) and as prices rise, it is not unreasonable for new manufacturers to enter with premium tubes. As for the old fisherman with his secret pond, well, I guess I won't be posting any more about tubes....
Nah, this hobby is too fun to keep to myself (part of the joy of Audiogon) and I can get a fulfilling performance from many types of tubes.