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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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facten
2,882 posts
 

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
1,320 posts
 

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
4,974 posts
 

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.

decooney
2,055 posts
 

I replied, and their survey is missing key tubes.  In the text box I reiterated the need for two output tubes and one input/driver tube not listed with traction past two years.  Prefer to buy all of these made in America if they don't get too greedy on price. 

KT120

KT150 

6SN7

mesch
3,510 posts
 

Thanks, I submitted the survey.

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