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Replacement Tubes

I'm in need of 6550 replacement tubes. I placed an order for them with the equipment manufacturer nearly three months ago and am still waiting for them.

I realize there's issues with the supply chain. However, I need these and am looking for a possible alternative.

Any recommendations or affirmation of "that's just how it is everywhere out there" would be appreciated.

Thank you!

 

rbschauman
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mitch4t
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You can buy Sovtek 6550 tubes on Amazon....they have some in stock now.

I've bought tubes on Amazon and they worked just fine.

A few days ago I bought a Svetlana 6550 tube from the Tube Amp Doctor in Germany.  

I paid $150 total including shipping for it...it got here in three days.

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dinov
849 posts
 

+1 @larsman 

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wsrrsw
1,118 posts
 

Go wild. They test them too. Ask ‘em. 

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mdalton
523 posts
 

fan of the tube store.  ordered a pair of 12ax7s for phono preamp.  called first to consult, as I wanted lowest noise tubes available.  was steered towards a product that was well below their highest priced tubes.  

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axpert
125 posts
 

TUNG SOL - $86,95 EA.   UPSCALE AUDIO IS THE BEST SOURCE FOR VACUUM TUBES.  TUNG SOL ARE EXCELLENT TUBES AND QUITE RELIABLE

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