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

normb Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 145 posts 11-27-2023 at 12:23pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete 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.
larsman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,760 posts 11-27-2023 at 05:31pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @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.
tomic601 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 12,842 posts 11-27-2023 at 05:41pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Brent because Andy struggles to answer the phone…. IF i could stand a Michigan winter, i would go there to help him fill orders…..