Driver Tubes 6922

@tonydennison yep once you go NOS you never go back…yep that is a failed tube and do not use it to avoid any shorts that could impact your pre.  Brent has a guarantee and will replace it or them.  Old 40-50’s black plate RCA most tube types are fantastic 12at, 12ax, 12au, 6sn7, 6l6….my favs.  I have only had one tube fail on me.  It was a ‘40’s radiotron tube that came with a new preamp from australia.  Tough long trip I guess.  On my second use it had a very loud static then  pop and became a rattle.  

@tksteingraber 

Yes, I am sure Bret will do me proper. I'm just venting on my disappointment.

So, does Bret actually sell "New", unused tubes, or are they all just used tubes pulled out of junked equipment?

If the latter is correct, does anyone sell actual "New" unused tubes on line?

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@tonydennison NOS in my view is testing at new level or above used or new.    Tubes age with time even in boxes and handling.  Pins slight bent are normal for used tubes.  Brent tests all tubes with great equipment.  Just a one off is my take.

I have some extra tubes you can try out if you want to see how you like different ones.  Just personal message me if you are interested.  I’m not a seller/dealer just another tuber.

What I think I have discovered in any event is that the pre seems to be the most important part since the pre w/ the GL's makes my system sound like it did yesterday.

Of course it could be that the Mullards I used as Amp Inputs were nothing special.

Maybe I should just stick to RCA for now, Huh? 

OK, so NOS doesn't mean new. Does anyone sell actual new old tubes or is this just the best I can hope for.....which is fine, I just want to know what Im getting into, you know?

Calm down, Tony. New Old Stock should be new. Brent will replace the tubes. Tell him that the tubes appear very much used to you.and ask him what his criteria for labeling a tube NOS are.

Preamp tubes are less likely to damage your gear than power tubes, but still don’t put tubes that are making noises or sparking into your gear. I know you don’t know until you put them in the first time, but once you pull them out don’t put them back in.

This will all turn out well. Audio just requires a little patience sometimes.