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The second reportedly kaput 8877 (s/n LZZ 506) that was removed from an 
AL-1500 was tested today.  The positive and the negative anode/grid 
leakage was under 2uA @ 8000v - so gold-sputtering is not likely.  The 
heater has continuity.  The anode appears to have been quite hot --  but 
obviously not hot enough to cause seal failure.  Any guesses from the 
8877-mavens as to why this tube failed?
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-  Rich..., 805.386.3734, www.vcnet.com/measures.  
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