bcowen
Headphoneus Supremus
I picked this one up recently for $100. IBM branded, true blue TungSol 5998. Tests quite well with nicely balanced triodes and GM over bogey. Seller had some pairs up for auction at the same time...they went for less than $250 (pair) IIRC. Timing maybe, or perhaps some potential buyers thinking an IBM labeled tube wasn't a Tung Sol.Both Keenan and I have bought from the seller in India. They're the real deal and a safe source of L63 tubes. They also have quite a few of the Brimars too which are also a fine choice.
Are NOS 5998s really selling for $500 now? That's insane. I'm almost a little tempted to sell my backup pair at those prices, but somewhere down the line I'll probably wish I still had them........
Also snagged an excellent testing Chatham 6AS7G for $29 a couple weeks ago. I love the 5998, but the Chatham is my favorite 6AS7G.
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