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Tube Dealer Recommendation

Hi There,

I am hoping to re-tube my Cary SLI-80 amplifier with NOS tubes. Specifically looking to change out the 6922 and 6SN&. There seems to be quite a few tube dealers out there. Anyone have recommendations for well regarded tube dealers whose integrity, tube knowledge and tube selection skills you trust? If you prefer, feel free to private message me.

Thanks for your help.
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mik971
153 posts
 
Brent Jesse has helped me a couple of times and I have been very pleased with his suggestions and quality of tubes.
tubegroover
2,320 posts
 
I've dealt many times over the years with Andy of VTS. I've gotten nothing but great results from him, fair, knowledgable and quality tubes. There is one recommended here that I wouldn't based on some tubes I purchased from him, both failed in short order, maybe bad luck, maybe weak tubes, should have checked them first which I now do when I purchase tubes from any source based on that experience.
strateahed
305 posts
 
+1 for Upscale Audio ... sent him a message this morning and got a same day reply with solid information. Just explain your situation and your budget. Not the lowest cost, but worth the piece of mind.
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