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LesterSleepsIn

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Replacement tubes?
« on: 2 Mar 2016, 10:47 pm »
Hello,

My apologies if this has already been discussed to death ...

Here is a tube replacement question from a true tube newbie -so please bear with me. I need to buy a replacement tube, a Philips ECG JAN / 5687WB-PHILIPS. Would someone recommend preferred tube dealers? Do I also need to replace the matching tube in the other monoblock even though that amp is working just fine.

Can I trust Ebay sales?

And one online source offered 'standard' testing as part of the purchase price and 'matching testing' for an additional $4. What is the difference between standard and matching?

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Lester
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Re: Replacement tubes?
« Reply #1 on: 2 Mar 2016, 11:09 pm »
When I needed Ebay Custumer Service staff they dont stand by the seller cause it already pass 30 days, the buyer has only 30 days to fill a claim, if you can find the complaint screen form on the site.

The Ebay site is done confusingly purposefully to be almost impossible to open a claim.

Also once you open a claim at Paypal site you no more will be able to open a claim in the ebay site.

In the 'standard' testing the tube broker test only emission level, short circuit etc if you are lucky.
The matching testing is not a test, it is a comparison amongst various tube amissions levels to pickup 2 or 4 tubes w/similar performance.

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max190

Re: Replacement tubes?
« Reply #2 on: 2 Mar 2016, 11:31 pm »
Lester, I only buy tubes from here http://www.upscaleaudio.com/
Contact Kevin - He really knows tubes.
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Tubeburner

Re: Replacement tubes?
« Reply #3 on: 2 Mar 2016, 11:51 pm »
You can buy from members in good standing, but make sure they list test results and do not just say they test good. You need a tube tester so you can learn and know when a tube is failing. Many times I have seen Ebay prices cost more than dealers.

I have a good friend who has a rating on Audiogon of 789 who has excellent knowledge and has numerous tubes who may be able to help you out. If you are interested, send me a PM and I will give you his email address so you can deal direct. He is an Audiophile, not a dealer.

Welcome to tubes!
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borism

Re: Replacement tubes?
« Reply #4 on: 3 Mar 2016, 01:24 am »
I can second Upscale Audio. Also, there are other reputable tube dealers and there is a whole thread in the Tube-o-phile Circle dedicated to this topic:

http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=34599.0

Good Luck!
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JakeJ

Re: Replacement tubes?
« Reply #5 on: 3 Mar 2016, 01:48 am »
Do read that thread linked by borism as it has both recommendations and warnings.
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LesterSleepsIn

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Re: Replacement tubes?
« Reply #6 on: 3 Mar 2016, 02:08 am »
Quote from: JakeJ on  3 Mar 2016, 01:48 am
Do read that thread linked by borism as it has both recommendations and warnings.

I have read it Jake. Very helpful. Thanks all. Very helpful indeed.
Best,
Lester
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JakeJ

Re: Replacement tubes?
« Reply #7 on: 3 Mar 2016, 02:09 pm »
The only other advice I can offer regarding eBay is to read the sellers feedback.  There are reputable dealers on eBay.
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