buying (NOS) tubes online

Hi All,

Schiit replacement tube prices seem to have skyrocketed recently..

Does anybody have experience (positive or negative) with Novik Tube Store (via eBay?

Looking for a Valhalla 2 set. [They were $40, now $120]

Thanks,

Richard

richalan11-25-2023 1:24am

whart Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,973 posts 11-26-2023 at 12:44am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I'm a big fan of Andy at Vintage Tube Services too, and have bought from many of the usual suspects. Most tubes that are marketed as NOS are not- they are old tubes, "pulls," that come out of other equipment. Finding true "never used" old tubes is a challenge. Brent is good and will stand behind his product- you should read his page on NOS as well.
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dekay Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,366 posts 11-26-2023 at 03:52am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete For around $50 (including shipping) for the stock set of four tubes just give them a try. They have good feedback, so why not? DeKay
testrun Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 218 posts 11-26-2023 at 04:28am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I buy from Brent Jesse as well.
bander Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 492 posts 11-26-2023 at 06:14am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Another vote for Andy Bowman. I have used him on a number of occasions over the years. He can be trusted and he will steer you in the right direction.