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What tubes and where to buy them? Conrad Johnson

Hello!

I`m from Brazil but currently I`m doing part of my PhD at University of Florida.

Back in Brazil I have a Conrad Johnson Premier 3 pre amplifier and a MV55 power amplifier.

I need to buy a new set of tubes for both, since it`s very hard to find tubes in Brazil.

The tubes they use are:

Premier 3: 2 12AX7, 5 5751, 2 5965
MV55: 2 12AX7, 2 6SN7, 4 EL34

I would really aprecciate some advice on what tubes I should buy and specially where can I buy trustable audiophile tubes, and not guitar amp tubes. I`m looking for a cost effective option because I won`t be able to spend a huge amount of money with that.

Also, I would like to know what tubes should I start changing if I can`t afford changing it all.

Thank you vety much!
pedrod45
bifwynne
2,206 posts
 
Welcome to the US Pedrod45. I have had many excellent tube buying experiences with Kevin Deal at Upscale Audio, located in San Francisco, CA. His pricing is fair and he stands behind what he sells. Here's the web link:

http://www.upscaleaudio.com/
somec59
245 posts
 
My favorite Agon tube seller is mathieuriverin. Brent Jesse is good but mathieuriverin's prices are better. Good tubes, and best prices. He ships from Canada so delivery takes a couple of weeks.
metralla
945 posts
 
11-21-13: Bifwynne writes:
I have had many excellent tube buying experiences with Kevin Deal at Upscale Audio, located in San Francisco, CA
I live in the Bay Area and I don't believe that Upscale are in Northern California. They have a 909 area code which is far eastern Los Angeles County and southwestern San Bernardino County.

Regards,
zd542
5,339 posts
 
Cable Company sells tubes. They have a very big selection.
pedrod45 OP
13 posts
 
Thank you all for your help. It has been very useful. I`ve already asked for a quote to almost all those folks and web sites you all have recommended me. Drrsutliff and Bifwynne your recommendations were very valuable! Thank you!
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