Vacuum tube dealers in Chicago - I need 7868's

gooberdude · « **on:** 26 Mar 2008, 04:13 am »

Hey guys,

I just picked up a sweet modded vintage amp, but it uses a quad of 7868 power tubes.

1 channel is all but gone and I need a quick replacement pair of 7868's.

Does anyone know of local tube dealers in Chicago?

There's a guy by me, 21st Century TV repair. Wondering if there are others in the City...

These are for a set of Hawthorne Silver Iris' - but i'm not sure if this post belongs in the OB circle. Its been a heck of a long time since I've posted...sorry!

matt

mark funk · « **Reply #1 on:** 26 Mar 2008, 08:30 am »

Try the Tube Depot, pairs of EH 7868 for $49.00. Only a few days for shipping.

arthurs · « **Reply #2 on:** 26 Mar 2008, 12:45 pm »

Brent Jessee - I think he's in Hoffman estates, great guy to deal with..

http://www.audiotubes.com/

Brad · « **Reply #3 on:** 26 Mar 2008, 03:15 pm »

We freely welcome tube discussions here in the OB circle

(speaking for myself and my co-moderator from the Great White North)

Tubes + OB = happiness

So what amp did you get, Gooberdude?
I remember one of the Fishers using 7868s.

fwinston · « **Reply #4 on:** 26 Mar 2008, 03:24 pm »

Try Triode Electronics. I believe they're located on Irving Park. Check out their website--they might have the tubes you need.

TheChairGuy · « **Reply #5 on:** 26 Mar 2008, 03:42 pm »

Holy cow....a GooberMatt sighting!

John

gooberdude · « **Reply #6 on:** 26 Mar 2008, 04:52 pm »

I really miss the help AC provides! Wish I had the time to participate like before...

A big 'Hello' to everyone.

http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampstube&1211371289

This is the amp I bought, its a CONN taken from an old organ or something.

All the tubes are fairly rare, but this little guy will be fun to cut my teeth on.

Triode Electronics on Irving Park? awesome! they are very close.

thanks!!!