Sources for 3S4 tubes?

q said:
http://www.tubecrazy.net/

Hi gang,
Just got some Mullards from this gentlemen. At first my order was missed due to a move and after I emailed a request for an update they rushed my the tubes at an addtional expense to them. Plus, they sent me a 2nd pair of DL92's for free!
I have not had a chance to hear them yet so, I will update as soon as I can.
It was sure nice to deal with a person online that takes care of their customers that well
q

I swear I didn't know that Tubecrazy.net was run by a fellow "Bottlehead" ooops

Well the Mullards have tuned out to be one of the best purchases I have made in a very long time. The separation between voices/instruments has been dramatically increased. I know it's a common thing to say but I am hearing things that weren't there before. I have experienced this before but I had to really listen close for these type of improvements, and it was only with a few recordings. Now everything has changed in a good way. The only negative with this system is it is revealing my Charlize mnblks weaknesses in the upper mids. I had to put my Spud (6l6c Pentode) back in the mix...ahhh much much better. I'm enjoying this so much now that I've neglected my ForeplayIII. Not a problem though, been working on my digital source and I really wish the Bottlehead Dac was here, can't wait for that
Thx to all, and Paul for this improvement
q
 
Nice, Q.  

So what I learned from all this is you have a guilty conscience and an extra set of Mullards?  Perhaps a donation to a fellow Bottlehead who needs a set of Mullards would help you feel better?  Hahaha, just kidding!!!  Thanks again for your help on my tube question from yesterday.  

John
 
InfernoSTi said:
Nice, Q.  

So what I learned from all this is you have a guilty conscience and an extra set of Mullards?  Perhaps a donation to a fellow Bottlehead who needs a set of Mullards would help you feel better?  Hahaha, just kidding!!!  Thanks again for your help on my tube question from yesterday.  

John

Hi John,
IF I could I would mate. The freebies are Brimar DL92's. Haven't tried them yet. I think someone here has, and liked them. After I finish some work on my Spuds I might give them a try.
Got to get back to my FourplayIII soon, but these Quickies are a blast. I enjoy not having one hand behind my back when troubleshooting
q
 
Q,

Nice to hear these are easy to trouble shoot!  I have ordered the Mullards from Tubecrazy so I would have a set on hand when the Quickie kit arrives.  Note to self: buy some batteries, too!

Take care, John
 
InfernoSTi said:
  I have ordered the Mullards from Tubecrazy so I would have a set on hand when the Quickie kit arrives. 

I ordered Mullards from Tube Crazy as well. Did a Paypal payment and got an automated reply giving me an order number.

That was August 11 and no tubes yet and no reply to an email I sent to him. I don't mind a wait but I am a tad concerned.

Your tubes arrive yet? Any feedback?   
 
Wanderer said:
InfernoSTi said:
  I have ordered the Mullards from Tubecrazy so I would have a set on hand when the Quickie kit arrives. 

I ordered Mullards from Tube Crazy as well. Did a Paypal payment and got an automated reply giving me an order number.

That was August 11 and no tubes yet and no reply to an email I sent to him. I don't mind a wait but I am a tad concerned.

Your tubes arrive yet? Any feedback?   

I have not yet had any correspondence from Tubecrazy.  Yesterday, I got a UPS shipping notice from Seattle for a 2 lb package, so I know my Quickie and PJCCS kit are on the way!  Perhaps we need to contact Tubecrazy and see what is going on.  I assume they keep up with the Forum, so I'm a bit surprised not to have heard something yet.

John
 
Wanderer said:
InfernoSTi said:
  I have ordered the Mullards from Tubecrazy so I would have a set on hand when the Quickie kit arrives. 

I ordered Mullards from Tube Crazy as well. Did a Paypal payment and got an automated reply giving me an order number.

That was August 11 and no tubes yet and no reply to an email I sent to him. I don't mind a wait but I am a tad concerned.

Your tubes arrive yet? Any feedback?   

Your tubes are on the way.
 
Wanderer said:
No tubes yet - sadness reigns.

I would suggest that you not wait too long to file a dispute. I just got the notice that PayPal refunded my $40 for my transaction with TubeCrazy. It had been 30 days with no communication with P.B. through any channel, including here, when I made my claim. PayPal allows disputes be filed only within 45 days of initiating a payment, so if I would have been much more patient with whatever issues P.B. is experiencing, I would have simply lost my money.

Better to have money and no tubes than no tubes and no money.

Jeff Ward
 
Sorry to revive such an old thread, but any new insights on 3s4/DL92 tube sources for Quickie?  Has Tubecrazy come through in the end?  Any wisdom in trying out Ebay for tubes?  What about Antique Electronic Supply, tubedepot and others?  I have a very limited budget right now and would like to make as sure a purchase as I can.  But every option seems to have drawbacks - either no idea what I'd be getting, no idea if the tubes would arrive, or the risks inherent in Ebay purchases (most of which have gone well for me so far...).

Thanks.
 
cpaul said:
Has Tubecrazy come through in the end?  

No joy from Tubecrazy. I did not enter a dispute. Way too long now, too bad.

The Yahoo storefront is still there. Caveat emptor. 

Can't answer the rest of your question but I am very interested what others have to say. Enjoy my PJCCS-Quickie very much and would be interested in tube rolling.  
 
 
I purchased some Amperex Bugle Boys from Tube World without any issues.  I've also picked some tubes on ebay without any problems from dealers with great feedback and testing equipment. 
 
I'm still researching this, but so far I've found this supplier with Mullards and a few others:  http://www.dbtubes.com/tube-detail.php?ID=2730.
 
OK, I found NOS Mullard CV820/3S4 tubes on Ebay which seem to have worked out pretty well.  He says NOS Mullard, and what little research I have done seems to suggest that's correct (not printed Mullard).  They are 5
 
Hmmm.  Anyone know anything about this site?  http://amperexusa.com/node/131.  Not sure if they are Amperex tubes or not but I've contacted them to find out more.  Shopping cart doesn't show up as secure, and I've never seen the site before, but it came up high on the list of a search for Amperex 3s4.  Thanks.

Edit: a whois lookup shows godday.com as the owner of the site!?
 
Email response from the amperexusa.com site says they only have GE and RCA brands of 3S4 tubes, priced at $2 each.  $6.50 for shipping either 4 or 8 to New England area.
 
 They usually run about $15 - $20 ea.  I can attest to the very low harmonics with the bugle boys.  They've been great!

Joel
 
cpaul said:
I'm still researching this, but so far I've found this supplier with Mullards and a few others:  http://www.dbtubes.com/tube-detail.php?ID=2730.

Ordered these.  They arrived fairly quickly.  Marked Mullard but made in Holland so I'm guessing Amperex..
 
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