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Old Tubes [message #74546] Fri, 23 November 2012 20:14 Go to next message
Nouri is currently offline  Nouri
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How hard is it to find tubes for radios made in the 60's? I'd like to start collecting the vintage stuff, but a lot of what I'm finding so far isn't working and the tubes need to be replaced. Among other things.
Re: Old Tubes [message #74548 is a reply to message #74546] Sat, 24 November 2012 08:36 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Wayne Parham is currently offline  Wayne Parham
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Reach out to BOIAudioWorks. They'll either have what you need or be able to recommend where to get it. Tubes are still being made, believe it or not. In fact, the most high-end stereo equipment has tubes in it.

Re: Old Tubes [message #74560 is a reply to message #74548] Sat, 24 November 2012 21:15 Go to previous messageGo to next message
gofar99 is currently offline  gofar99
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Hi, Also Antique Electronic Supply. They have a huge assortment of old tubes. I recently got a full set for a 1939 Philco battery powered "barn Radio" from them. Quite reasonable in cost as well. It was a fun restoration, too bad I didn't take a before photo - it was pretty sad. index.php?t=getfile&id=922&private=0
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Good Listening
Bruce
Re: Old Tubes [message #74573 is a reply to message #74560] Sun, 25 November 2012 10:10 Go to previous message
Wayne Parham is currently offline  Wayne Parham
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That's a good lookin' radio, Bruce. Here are some of mine:
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