Get the RF Parts tubes -- you won't be dissappointed. I abuse mine in my Henry
3K-A and they just
keep making power. The Taylors are the same tubes, but you won't get the
extended warranty. They
both have a 1 year warranty, but the RF Parts versions have a pro-rated second
year and cost $20
more (at least that was the case when I got mine). Honestly though, I'd
probably just get the
Taylors if I had to do it again and save the bucks.
Joe, N3JI
--- Jason Buchanan <jsb@digistar.com> wrote:
>
> I am thinking about purchasing some new 3-500Z tubes for my Drake L4 -
> just wondering what recommendations anyone had. Currently the amp has a
> pair of 3-400Z Amperex graphite tubes from 1968. They work fine but one
> glows a bit brighter than the other and I would prefer to have another
> set anyway. This requires the purchase of new chimneys so this will be
> a two phased approach.
>
> I made the mistake of buying some old 3-400Z tubes for it only to find
> out that they had suffered a wee parasite... so no more 36 year old
> tubes for me! Not unless they are properly tested beforehand!
>
> So what does anyone/everyone recommend? RF Parts comes to mind but
> would like to hear the experiences of others who purchased from other
> companies.
>
>
> Thanks
>
> 73 Jason N1SU
>
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