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Western Electric looking for consumer feedback to make new tubes!

This was brought to my attention a few days ago, and I’ve filled out the form stating that I would love to see mid-priced 6SN7s, 5U4Gs, EL34s, and KT88s from them. I’m not sure how long of a time-frame we’re looking at here, but it appears at the very least that Western Electric is interested in hearing from us! Please fill out the form and don’t forget to put down what tubes you would like to see from them, this could be a good thing! Best regards, Aric

 

 

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tooblue
1,917 posts
 

Just submitted my form as well. I am wondering out loud if this has anything to do with the Shuguang WE tubes that are being offered of late, which are quite good by the way, but I believe the factory burn down. Enjoy the music

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ozzy62
3,038 posts
 

Submitted!

facten
2,850 posts
 

Filled it out the other day when the initial thread came out about this. 

larryi
3,887 posts
 

The 6SN7 would be a good choice, assuming they can bring something worthy to the market.  It would appear then, that they are not necessarily looking to make tubes that are a reissue of what Western Electric made in the past. 

If they were going to reissue what they have made, the 350B would be a nice choice (a replacement for 6L6 or KT66).  The 274B rectifier would be a nice reissue item too.

What I would hope for most in anything that they put out that they at least try to emulate past Western Electric practice of making very durable and reliable tubes.    

 

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rocray
1,448 posts
 

Here’s a link to the thread I mentioned regarding the WE 6sn7.

 

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