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Vacuum tube suppliers

mulveling  provided me some helpful ideas regarding tube upgrades for my Rogue Audio Ares phono stage in response to post of mine on the subject of power cords. 

[Roll NOS tubes. Telefunkens are a very good 12AX7. Mazda silver plates are even better. You can use 12BH7 in the 12AU7 slots (cleared with Rogue).]

I'm new to this game and wondering where to look for tubes. Any suggestions?
john_g
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mac48025
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+1 Vintage Tube Services. I consistently get better sounding tubes from Andy than anywhere else. He meticulously tests, matches and cleans the tubes he sells. His knowledge of tubes, vintage equipment and practically anything audio is very impressive. As lowrider mentioned you must call him to place your order but that's always a pleasant and educational experience so I don't mind at all. 
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lowrider57
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Mac, I have had some good conversations with Andy, and yes, always educational. The last conversation I had with him I didn't even make a purchase, he gave me info about the tubes I already owned.
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ghosthouse
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The Tubestore and Tubemonger are a couple others.
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sebrof
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sfar1,296 posts01-04-2018 5:48pmVery highly recommend Jim McShane. Hand picked, fully tested and matched tubes and a great person to do business with. mcshanedesign.net/tubes.htm
McShane all the way. 
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lostbears
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 Jim McShane is the only one I buy tubes from. Been dealing with him for years. Can't beat the tubes or the service. Will go out of his way to help you.


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