tonydennison
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| Why Can't Modern Tube Manufacturers Make a Proper Tube? @gs5556 ""Back in the 40's, 50's and 60's tubes were in everything and were literally a dime a dozen. So maybe the tubes that are around today were just heartier than the rest and the vast majority weren't so great. "" interesting idea, but far... | |
| Why Can't Modern Tube Manufacturers Make a Proper Tube? @invalid ""The lumber was way heavier and stronger back then, definitely not put together better compared to today.""" Our best wood has been sent to China for years. All we have access to is the stuff they don't want. | |
| Why Can't Modern Tube Manufacturers Make a Proper Tube? @oddiofyl ""If you want close to zero maintenance then a Solid State amp is best. "" If I knew of a SS that was as good as my QS's and I could afford them, I would switch tomorrow. | |
| Why Can't Modern Tube Manufacturers Make a Proper Tube? @jond ""Noromance nailed it lots of the materials and processes used to make tubes back in the day are illegal now and horrible for the environment. "" Maybe some ......Innovation is in order. | |
| Why Can't Modern Tube Manufacturers Make a Proper Tube? @oddiofyl "" Western Electric has acquired a lot of tooling to make small signal tubes. I heard that they bought a bunch of the old Ei factory tooling and machinery. Hopefully they will be producing quality tubes in the near future. "" ... | |
| Why Can't Modern Tube Manufacturers Make a Proper Tube? @ghdprentice ""The rest have performed flawlessly for there entire life or are still in use."" The issue is not failing tubes, but other tubes from the 50's that sound 70 times better than any modern tube. | |
| Why Can't Modern Tube Manufacturers Make a Proper Tube? Luckily I live in a 50's house. Built to last. Made by actual craftsmen that cared. | |
| Why Can't Modern Tube Manufacturers Make a Proper Tube? I think back in the day, Americans and Europeans had the attitude "Do it right, or don't bother. And I think thats a good view to take. | |
| Driver Tubes 6922 I have come to accept the labeling of used tubes as NOS although I think a better term would be Reclaimed Tubes. All current manufacturers, at least the ones I have used should be utterly ashamed at their ineptness, apathy, ignorance, or whatever... | |
| Driver Tubes 6922 @vthokie83 I am ZERO concerned about the failed tube....ZERO. Not upset not agitated not irked. I am not in the slightest bit upset or concerned about the failed tube. I am sure Brent will do the right thing. I’ve never doubted it. I am not con... | |
| Driver Tubes 6922 Hey @oddiofyl why did you buy that laptop just to look at the date & time up in the corner? | |
| Driver Tubes 6922 @tomcy6 Thanx for the info. Hopefully I wont get addicted to NOS, I just want two sets of AT7, AX7, 6922 and hopefully I’ll be set for life. As to NEW, I am actually not that hung up on that. I’m annoyed that people list items as New Old Sto... | |
| Driver Tubes 6922 OK, I have been in contact with Brent and I trust he is a professional. I tried the tap fix for flake and it did not change anything. I will try that one more time. And my 6922's are GL's. Next time Im at the cabin, Im going to visit this... | |
| Driver Tubes 6922 @jtcf Thanks. The reason I think they are used is the fact that all the labels are worn off, at least one of the pins is bent and other visual signs. Ok. I am learning alot this evening, Thanks | |
| Driver Tubes 6922 @tomcy6 I am calm, just surprised and disappointed. I am not freaking, but thank you for your talk down. I will email him and I am patient. Thanks T |