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Audio Discussion => TUBES TUBES TUBES => Topic started by: sean283 on March 01, 2010, 09:40:04 AM
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I picked up a Musical Fidelity X-10D tube buffer on eprey.
from what I have been able to uncover, it uses 2 6DJ8s.
Since I don't know what condition they tubes are in (especailly after being shipped)...
I figured I might pick up a new set.
I have a tube tester packed away at my parents house... somewhere.
I don't feel like looking for it at the moment.
I was looking at some NOS stuff and intrested in suggestions you guys might have.
maybe try a set of 7DJ8s for fun?
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I've read 6DJ8s tend to have high microphonics. So, you might want to look for tubes with low microphonics.
http://www.boiaudioworks.com/6DJ8_Guide.htm (http://www.boiaudioworks.com/6DJ8_Guide.htm)
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Tom probably has some tubes at the shop, I would try there first.
The place I use is Upscale Audio http://www.upscaleaudio.com (http://www.upscaleaudio.com)
I always have gotten honest and accurate advice from them. They even regularly talk me out of purchasing higher priced items. They always seem to know what I need when I tell them the ‘sound’ I'm looking for.
You may be able to use 6922's too, but you should check the user's manual for your buffer first.
Some other places I seen:
http://thetubestore.com/6dj86922types.html (http://thetubestore.com/6dj86922types.html)
http://www.vacuumtubes.com/ (http://www.vacuumtubes.com/)
and as bmwr75 noted
http://www.boiaudioworks.com/index.php (http://www.boiaudioworks.com/index.php)
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Good info, thanks guys.
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I would suggest looking at Jim McShane's website. The most honest tubemonger i have dealt with, and prices are reasonable.
Sam
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I agree Jim's a good guy, but his web site tries my patience every time I visit it. It is one long page.
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It comes from MF with ECC88's, which are the same as 6DJ8's.
Tube World has a nice selection of hard to find tubes and provides excellent service.
https://www.tubeworld.com/index_high.htm (https://www.tubeworld.com/index_high.htm)