TheEvan Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Somebody locally is selling a Hickock 600A for $50. He says it works perfectly. Should I? I figured I'd bring along a few odd tubes to test on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtnfoley Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 The valveheads at AudioKarma may have a lot to say about Hickocks... I know I've seen reference to them recently as being quite desirable, but can't speak from first-hand experience (I'm just getting started in tubes.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tube fanatic Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 For that price I'd grab it! But, bear in mind that it may be way out of calibration in spite of the claim that it works perfectly. The calibration info for it is readily available, so you can always bring it to a technician to have it brought up to spec. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Evan, I think it's probably a good deal. I have one, never had it callibrated. If you get it and need a copy of the manual, gimme a holler. Kara Chaffee's recomendations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg928gts Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 I have one. It's a nice unit, you should go get it. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebes Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Paid 3 times as much for mine. Run, don't walk... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBryan Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 I have a 605A among others and the Hickoks have the most reliable readings of the bunch. Similar models that are calibrated and in good condition can sell for @$300-500 so as long as it lights up, you can't go wrong for the $50. You may want to take some tubes along (preferably ones that already have readings you trust) as well as check the tube chart as they tend to hang up or tear over time. Also look at the screws for tell-tale signs that the unit has been opened up often as that would suggest problems. Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whamo Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 I got one for free that didn't work. Sold it on E-bay as is for $76.00. So there you go. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davis419b Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Somebody locally is selling a Hickock 600A for $50. He says it works perfectly. Should I? I figured I'd bring along a few odd tubes to test on it. Looks like a great price ! Audiotubes.com wants $450 for this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEvan Posted April 13, 2010 Author Share Posted April 13, 2010 Well the 600A didn't work. He had loaned to a friend who has a recording studio. Plugged it in this morning and no go. HOWEVER, his much nicer, unbelievable condition 6000A does work. He sold it to me for $100. It is gorgeous, works like a charm and is fully calibrated. I'm happy. Anybody need tubes tested? [H] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmikid Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 congrats! [Y] Pics please... [H] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBryan Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Timmikid Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Cool, I can sleep now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gartenman Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 Anybody need tubes tested? I do, how much do you charge per tube? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom b. 57 Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 My buddy just picked up a 600A and is looking for a calibration manual and the most up to date tube chart available. Anybody have some suggestions? Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEvan Posted April 17, 2010 Author Share Posted April 17, 2010 Anybody need tubes tested? I do, how much do you charge per tube? If it's not too many, just the price of shipping...at least while I still think it's fun. What do you have in mind? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tube fanatic Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 My buddy just picked up a 600A and is looking for a calibration manual and the most up to date tube chart available. Anybody have some suggestions? Tom http://www.radiolaguy.com/PDF_Files/Hickok600-600Acalibration.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom b. 57 Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 My buddy just picked up a 600A and is looking for a calibration manual and the most up to date tube chart available. Anybody have some suggestions? Tom http://www.radiolaguy.com/PDF_Files/Hickok600-600Acalibration.pdf Thank you very much. Any idea about an updated tube chart? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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