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Western Electric looking for consumer feedback to make new tubes

Via @aricaudio on Facebook. Forwarding so folks here can weigh in.

Aric Audio Systems

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!

https://www.westernelectric.com/expand

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hilde45 OP
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If I knew how to delete my own post, I would.

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mulveling
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Do they really need feedback? If the Russian production goes poof or buckles under demand, then the market needs big KT tubes first, then 6H30, then smaller power tubes. Small signal tubes would be nice, but old stock is still gonna last us a while there. 

facten
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They are trying to determine how best to use some additional tube production capacity that they have by getting user input. Takes 2 minutes to complete their survey

phd
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No, don't delete this thread, There might be some additional, more current comments to add and I have already just submitted feedback requesting the 6922 tube.

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hilde45 OP
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Ok, I'll keep the thread. Just sends them traffic for their survey.

Do they really need feedback? 

I don't know why a company would conduct a poll and use man-hours to record and process it if they didn't need it. Could be someone's whim, I guess, but not sure how to guess this other than think they'd not be inclined to waste their own time.

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