buying (NOS) tubes online

Hi All,

Schiit replacement tube prices seem to have skyrocketed recently..

Does anybody have experience (positive or negative) with Novik Tube Store (via eBay?

Looking for a Valhalla 2 set. [They were $40, now $120]

Thanks,

Richard

richalan11-25-2023 1:24am

invalid Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,085 posts 11-26-2023 at 12:01am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @cherbib Andy is the best for nos tubes, I've never had a bad tube from him, can't say that for other tube sellers even if they have a good return policy it's still a hassle.
ditusa Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,724 posts 11-26-2023 at 12:05am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @cherbib Wrote: Andy at vintagetubeservices.com. You must talk with him though. Be patient and you will be rewarded. (616) 454-3467. I agree! Very knowledgeable man. Mike
cherbib Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 38 posts 11-26-2023 at 12:06am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Passionate, crazy catalogue of knowledge and history. A true tube nerd in the highest sense. And, he actually cares. That alone makes him vintage.
whart Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,972 posts 11-26-2023 at 12:44am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I'm a big fan of Andy at Vintage Tube Services too, and have bought from many of the usual suspects. Most tubes that are marketed as NOS are not- they are old tubes, "pulls," that come out of other equipment. Finding true "never used" old tubes is a challenge. Brent is good and will stand behind his product- you should read his page on NOS as well.
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