rjrbass Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Experts, I need your advice. I found a tube tester on Kijiji but I know nothing about tube testers, other than how to use them. I have communicated with the owner, and he is willing to lower the price for me. My question, is this a good deal for $75? It is only about a 25 minute drive away. http://hamilton.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-electronics-Vintage-Stark-Tube-Tester-W0QQAdIdZ214337175 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tube fanatic Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Well, looking at the pix, it is a very basic emissions type tester which is of limited value. Yes, it will tell you if the tube is working, and will let you compare tubes of the same type to see which has more "output." You would probably get more information by just putting the tube into a working amplifier and using your ears to judge whether it is good. The other question is whether this tester is operating or not, and whether it is properly calibrated. Buying a tester without having its calibration instructions is chancy. If not properly set, a tube with poor emission may show as "good" on the meter, or vice versa. $75 seems a bit high for a unit of this type. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjrbass Posted June 30, 2010 Author Share Posted June 30, 2010 Thank you, so very much, for your valuable insight. I know nothing of tube testers, and was tempted to purchase this unit; not now. I will take your advice, and test tubes by trying them in working amplifiers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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