retubing Einstein pre-amp... where to buy Ruby tubes??

[reussen]

Hey all,

I recently did a check up on my Einstein; pre-amp tubes contactpoints seem to be a little "oxidated".. so I figured: I might as well buy a new set and help the economy. Anyway: I have an Einstein where there is a TAD tube in V1 and Ruby tubes in the rest of the positions.

Here in NL, I can't seem to find any dealer who sells Ruby pre-amp tubes anymore; the TAD is no problem. Since I want to stick close to the original setup, I could use some advice! Anybody know where to buy Ruby in NL or Europe or give me some other brand to try (there seem to be only a couple of tube manufacturers in the world?)... ?? Thanks!

-R.

PS: rest of the amp is fitted witl Shuguang EL34 B-STR's (used to be Ruby EL34 B-STR). Just in case anyone was wondering.

 

[SpicedMuffin]

you can get the tubes that Peter is suggesting at http://www.cryoset.com
they ship all over the world

 

[CaptainBob]

Hi

you can buy the TT-12AX7 from Tube-Town.de
low noise, high gain (110mu) and these chinese tubes also

but the better and easy way is to clean the Pins of the Tubes
with Kontakt WL Spray

Robi

 

[Ventura]

thetubestore.com

These guys are terrific, fast, helpful, and well priced - not to mention, a HOOGE selection. Knowing how they've been with me, sending overseas won't be a problem, nor will it add to much to the price. Just buy 2x of everything to make it worth your while.

Try 'em.
V.

 

[steve_k]

thetubestore.com

These guys are terrific, fast, helpful, and well priced - not to mention, a HOOGE selection. Knowing how they've been with me, sending overseas won't be a problem, nor will it add to much to the price. Just buy 2x of everything to make it worth your while.

Try 'em.
V.

Go to http://www.dougstubes.com if you are looking for Ruby's. Doug ships worldwide.

Steve