Tony Boone Posted May 24, 2003 Share Posted May 24, 2003 I've located a guy that has a very old carry case containing the tubes in the photo below. Does anyone know if these tubes have any value in regard to home audio? Thanks, Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted May 24, 2003 Share Posted May 24, 2003 I see a lot of boxes with labels I can't read. There might be a handful or two of jewels in there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Boone Posted May 24, 2003 Author Share Posted May 24, 2003 ---------------- On 5/24/2003 7:47:55 PM DeanG wrote: I see a lot of boxes with labels I can't read. There might be a handful or two of jewels in there! ---------------- Where can I find out which numbers are good for audio? Thanks, Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cut-Throat Posted May 24, 2003 Share Posted May 24, 2003 Tony, Why don't you compile a list of tube numbers and post them on this thread. If they're good for audio you'll get a few bites. I may be one of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Boone Posted May 24, 2003 Author Share Posted May 24, 2003 ---------------- On 5/24/2003 8:30:09 PM Cut-Throat wrote: compile a list of tube numbers ... ---------------- Was hoping to avoid that bit of work. lol Will look into it though. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted May 24, 2003 Share Posted May 24, 2003 Man Tony -- the list is almost endless. If he doesn't want or need them -- just ask if you can have them. Then handle gently and compile a list of what you have. Whatever you do -- don't give any away or sell for cheap until what you know you have. These are all vintage tubes. You also need to know that many tubes that are now used for audio were originally used for different things. The 6SN7 for example was originally used in televisions -- but is now used in preamps. The 6922 was widely used in medical equipment -- now used in preamps as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Boone Posted May 24, 2003 Author Share Posted May 24, 2003 ---------------- On 5/24/2003 8:45:29 PM DeanG wrote: If he doesn't want or need them -- just ask if you can have them. The 6SN7 for example was originally used in televisions -- but is now used in preamps. ---------------- He won't give them away. I think I saw a couple 6SN7 tubes in the box. Will get a list together. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Boone Posted May 24, 2003 Author Share Posted May 24, 2003 ---------------- On 5/24/2003 9:24:28 PM 350 Nova SS wrote: As far as audio tubes, look for the following: ---------------- Thanks for this list Ryan. Going to get together with him next Thursday and go through the box. He'll be out of town until then. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted May 24, 2003 Share Posted May 24, 2003 Take a shot of the tube box ends close enough for us to read them. That way, it'll be like a treasure hunt for us! Or, make it slightly fuzzy and frustrate the hell out of us... fini Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Robinson Posted May 25, 2003 Share Posted May 25, 2003 That appears to be the kit of a TV repair man. While there might be a few tubes in there that you can use, most will probably be of little value. I have a similar pile that came with an old tester which I paid about $10 for. I like the kit, though ... Would be nice for the workbench Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryC Posted October 1, 2003 Share Posted October 1, 2003 Tony, I sent you an e-mail. Thanks -- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted October 1, 2003 Share Posted October 1, 2003 Strange that not one tube box was standing on end that you could see the numbers what is the chances of that ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike stehr Posted October 1, 2003 Share Posted October 1, 2003 If you have any RCA or Mullard 6EU7's, let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soundthought Posted October 1, 2003 Share Posted October 1, 2003 Craig- I was thinking the same thing. I have a few of these rapairmans caddys. They are very nice for keeping your prize collection in. Sylvania and GE made quite of few of them...back in the day. There are a couple of things to consider when buying a box like that. 1. What's on the label isn't nessisarily what's in the box. Many times when a repairman was done servicing a peice, he would slip the old/weak tube into the replacement box. Some would make a mark or some notation on the box, itself, for further reference. I've found Mullards in RCA boxes before. Strange....they all tested great. Bottom line. It pays to check before buying. 2. Not too many pairs are found in thses old boxes. Many times a repairman would only stock singles of various tubes. This is probably due to the fact that most tubes don't burn out simultaneously. (sp?) Plus, they could carry a larger variety on them and be prepared for whatever. Pairs are really nice to have in our stereo world. But, singles are good to. Especially, 12ax7s. They are and will always be hot. IMO Regards, John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clipped and Shorn Posted October 19, 2003 Share Posted October 19, 2003 Neat old NOS tubes from an estate sale. What are they, and what are they good for? I don't recognize them, but wonder if there is something cool I can make from these Western Electric 350B old timers. Never heard anyone mention they had amps or anything that use them, but I remember mdeneen saying many of these old triode tubes act pretty much the same. Is there some way I could push pull all dozen of these things in triode or double up with them in a homemade SET. Mostly I think they look cool. (fini, you ever get that tube checker calibrated?). Actually I do not know what the heck these things are, maybe they are not old triodes although they look like the kind of things I used to see in the back of those really old radio consoles, but unlike the similar looking old four prong dealy-bobs they have the little black tail on the bottom, and look like they would fit in an oxtail socket. Maybe they are short-wave radio tubes, they guy was an eccentric collector and I think he was a ham. People were scooping up all kinds of weird stuff. There were other big transmitter type tubes...I think....maybe I should go back..... Looking forward to soldering up some more interesting fabrications this winter. Ok...we're all set up now. Lets knock em over....... c&s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBusa Posted October 19, 2003 Share Posted October 19, 2003 The only way to know if any are jems ...you're going to have to make a list of all of them. More than likely they're TV tubes that sell for a dime a dozen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Songer Posted October 19, 2003 Share Posted October 19, 2003 C&S--that was a BEAUTIFUL post! Especially the part about those "oxtail" tubes--maybe you could make a nice soup out of them!! HILARIOUS! Thanks for brightening my day . . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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