buying (NOS) tubes online

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.

Two words: Brent Jessee.

well, that was four, so, I have bought several pairs of 1940’s-era drivers (6SL7, 6SN7) and for the price, matching, insurance (optional) I couldn’t be happier. 

never called, just emailed. I figure he must be busy and I knew what I was looking for.

most eBay “closely matched pairs” seem matched by size/shape or model, specs on testers with10-20% tolerances when new/calibrated and the prices these days? Fugeddaboudit.

@inna - did you tell Brent what your musical preferences are and what sound you are looking for? He wants to sell you tubes based on YOUR musical preferences, not his - he's got a very large variety on hand -  if you've described correctly what you are looking for. 

Brent because Andy struggles to answer the phone…. IF i could stand a Michigan winter, i would go there to help him fill orders…..