buying (NOS) tubes online

+ whatever for Brent Jessee - good tubes, fair prices and easy to deal with. He's my main go to.

Have also purchased NOS Russian 7189A's from Viva Tubes

Also, reliable, though their prices have risen the last few years is Tube Depot

Here’s a complete set for the Valhalla for less than $60- 

https://www.audiozomba.com/product/schitt-valhalla-2/

I didn't delete it, it's Audiogon police. And I do like Brent, that was a joke. Just bought a pair of vintage 12AX7 Mullards from him.

You just have to talk to Brent, either through emails or over the phone before paying. His website might say it is in stock but in fact it may be out of stock. And possibly the other way around. He usually replies to emails within one day, or even in a few hours. Feels honest and reliable.

A word of caution about his musical preferences. First, he states that Telefunken is his overall favourite brand. Then, in his opinion, some military grade Brimar sound as good as any Mullard. No. Not in my VAC. I still decided to keep them just in case as spares but could've returned for 80% refund.