The Reference 6SN7 Thread

Jul 3, 2023 at 1:54 PM Post #9,076 of 10,669
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003430597151.html

does anyone dare partake in the Aliexpress maybe-sketchy-maybe-not tube tester roulette

I imagine if it actually works, and is safely designed, it would see a few sales from here - it tests quite a few things

But its Aliexpress so I have my doubts. Seller also refused to send digital docs, stating he'd send it after purchase...

There's only one way to find out. How about you be the guinea.
 
Jul 3, 2023 at 2:09 PM Post #9,077 of 10,669
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003430597151.html

does anyone dare partake in the Aliexpress maybe-sketchy-maybe-not tube tester roulette

I imagine if it actually works, and is safely designed, it would see a few sales from here - it tests quite a few things

But its Aliexpress so I have my doubts. Seller also refused to send digital docs, stating he'd send it after purchase...
Pandora's Box. There is a risk of later filling the whole house with tubes, in search of the perfect pair.:smile:
 
Jul 3, 2023 at 9:13 PM Post #9,078 of 10,669
There's only one way to find out. How about you be the guinea.
My excuse is my 45 and 2a3 funds need some injection :)

Pandora's Box. There is a risk of later filling the whole house with tubes, in search of the perfect pair.:smile:

Imagine all the cheap untested lots you can buy! Ok maybe that is just another type of gambling.

But maybe I don't need to worry about filling the house with tubes, if there is no house after the fire caused by the tester
 
Jul 3, 2023 at 9:27 PM Post #9,079 of 10,669
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003430597151.html

does anyone dare partake in the Aliexpress maybe-sketchy-maybe-not tube tester roulette

I imagine if it actually works, and is safely designed, it would see a few sales from here - it tests quite a few things

But its Aliexpress so I have my doubts. Seller also refused to send digital docs, stating he'd send it after purchase...
Not exactly glowing reviews on it. Think I'll stick with my trusty Hickok. 🤣

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Jul 3, 2023 at 11:02 PM Post #9,082 of 10,669
I will trade my GEC L63 coke bottle shape mother of pearl tubes for your tester.
Deal! Give me your address and I'll send you this beautiful Heathkit TT-1A. Can you send me the GEC overnight please? 🤣

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Jul 3, 2023 at 11:14 PM Post #9,084 of 10,669
Jul 3, 2023 at 11:20 PM Post #9,086 of 10,669
No tester? Or is this your suitcase.
That was how I got it. Here's after I got done with it. This is what I used to do for fun when I wasn't driving your golf cart into the lake. 🤣

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Jul 4, 2023 at 12:18 AM Post #9,088 of 10,669
That was how I got it. Here's after I got done with it. This is what I used to do for fun when I wasn't driving your golf cart into the lake. 🤣



That doesn’t test for golf ball sphericality and buoyancy? … 😳
 
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Jul 4, 2023 at 12:37 AM Post #9,089 of 10,669
That was how I got it. Here's after I got done with it. This is what I used to do for fun when I wasn't driving your golf cart into the lake. 🤣



Another nice looking box never hurt anybody.

I think I'll get an etracer kit someday, I think its the best modern tester I can get that isn't amplitrex

The maxi-* stuff is too inflexible I feel.
 

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