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  1. 02-04-2004 05:16 PM #1
    Jstas
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    Default I need some help

    I found, in the bottom of a box, over the weekend, an old Heathkit tube amp that my dad built like 30 years ago. He said it wasn't working and the tubes were shot. Well, I got it working again but I need tubes. Apparently, the 6GW8/ECL86 tubes that it takes are not made by anyone anymore and the NOS supplies are running thin. I found a few used on eBay and I'm currently high bidder on one set but I think I will be sniped due to the popularity that these tubes command.

    Apparently, they were a tube used in many Heathkit amps.

    So what I need help with is finding a place that sells tubes. Antique Electronic Supply is a good source but I'm looking for other sources too. Does anyone have any other sites where I might find tubes and tube stuff?
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  2. 02-04-2004 05:19 PM #2
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    Parts Express sells tubes, but I'm not sure if they're what you need.

    http://www.partsexpress.com/webpage....up_ID=459&SO=2
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  3. 02-04-2004 05:23 PM #3
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    Upscale audio
    The Tube Store

    both have websites.
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  4. 02-04-2004 05:41 PM #4
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    Try This...
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    www.thetubestore.com You can also ask around in tube forums to see if you can substitute those tubes with different designs.

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  6. 02-05-2004 11:10 AM #6
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    Thanks for the help! I'll get to looking at the sites during my lunch break.
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  7. 02-06-2004 02:57 AM #7
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    Thought for a second this might be about selecting a Valentine's Day gift... :D

    Here's a Heathkit group I've found helpful. Members are mostly into Ham Radio, but there are several audio enthusiasts...
    http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/heath.html
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  8. 02-06-2004 07:24 AM #8
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    You need to get out more if you are still dwelling on something like that.

    BTW, you were all wrong on that one too.
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    Sorry... I could not resist...

    The Heath link is genuine and may be useful.
    More later,
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  10. 02-06-2004 02:01 PM #10
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    Originally posted by Tour2ma
    Sorry... I could not resist...
    funny:D
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