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Tech Corner => Tubes => Topic started by: crazikid on October 04, 2010, 07:03:55 PM

Title: Tube Testers
Post by: crazikid on October 04, 2010, 07:03:55 PM
please recommend tube testers & approx price.
Title: Re: Tube Testers
Post by: kajak12 on October 04, 2010, 10:15:24 PM
please recommend tube testers & approx price.
avo mk4 avo 160
avomk4 around $1500 to $4000 depending on condition
avo 160 $600 to $2500 depending on condition
Title: Re: Tube Testers
Post by: crazikid on October 04, 2010, 10:38:51 PM
thanks kajak12...

i reckon i will need one of these..

i guess ebay is my friend when it comes to these?

Title: Re: Tube Testers
Post by: Hens on October 04, 2010, 11:17:48 PM
Yep, you could always diy?

I think transcend audio does a kit... I would go with a proper piece of gear though if you intend on building up a substantial collection.
Title: Re: Tube Testers
Post by: crazikid on October 04, 2010, 11:19:19 PM
yes hens.. its funny how fast and how many tubes one buys on ebay.. the postman knows me quite well now... ::)
Title: Re: Tube Testers
Post by: kajak12 on October 04, 2010, 11:59:37 PM
ebay the only way
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/AVO-VALVE-TESTER-MK-IV-MACHINE-MINT-CONDITION-MEGA-RARE-/370440344921?pt=UK_Consumer_VintageAudio_RL&hash=item563ff71559

just like new but big $$$$$$  if i had the money it would be mine
Title: Re: Tube Testers
Post by: crazikid on October 05, 2010, 12:09:31 AM
damn.. might be easier to send my tubes to steven for testing.
Title: Re: Tube Testers
Post by: ozmillsy on October 05, 2010, 07:34:18 AM
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/AVO-VALVE-TESTER-MK-IV-MACHINE-MINT-CONDITION-MEGA-RARE-/370440344921?pt=UK_Consumer_VintageAudio_RL&hash=item563ff71559
That ebayer has a bunch of interesting stuff for sale,   some tannoy silvers and reds.    Anyone like Tannoys?
Title: Re: Tube Testers
Post by: crazikid on October 05, 2010, 09:07:57 AM
i think william would be interested in those tannoy silvers or reds.
Title: Re: Tube Testers
Post by: stevenvalve on October 05, 2010, 07:31:35 PM
please recommend tube testers & approx price.
avo mk4 avo 160
avomk4 around $1500 to $4000 depending on condition
avo 160 $600 to $2500 depending on condition
Joe rasmussen just got an AVO/4 for $800. Great buy.
Title: Re: Tube Testers
Post by: kajak12 on October 05, 2010, 07:36:50 PM
please recommend tube testers & approx price.
avo mk4 avo 160
avomk4 around $1500 to $4000 depending on condition
avo 160 $600 to $2500 depending on condition
Joe rasmussen just got an AVO/4 for $800. Great buy.
i know steve he doesnt need it like i do
Title: Re: Tube Testers
Post by: crazikid on October 05, 2010, 07:42:25 PM
lucky joe...
Title: Re: Tube Testers
Post by: gamve on October 07, 2010, 09:27:47 PM
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/AVO-VALVE-TESTER-MK-IV-MACHINE-MINT-CONDITION-MEGA-RARE-/370440344921?pt=UK_Consumer_VintageAudio_RL&hash=item563ff71559
That ebayer has a bunch of interesting stuff for sale,   some tannoy silvers and reds.    Anyone like Tannoys?

Yep I Do. Have a pair of Ardens HPD385's, pair of later 15" and soon a pair of 15" Reds with the orange dust covers.
Title: Re: Tube Testers
Post by: crazikid on October 08, 2010, 07:25:56 AM
gamve.. nice stuff..
Title: Re: Tube Testers
Post by: kajak12 on November 07, 2010, 01:33:28 PM
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/NEW-TUBE-TESTER-MEASURING-ACCURACY-VALVES-NW-/190460977701?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item2c585be225
need a tube tester looks good
Title: Re: Tube Testers
Post by: kajak12 on November 07, 2010, 01:45:45 PM
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/TUBE-TESTER-TUBE-MATCHER-PROFESSIONAL-Va-460V-Vg-50V-/190456889094?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item2c581d7f06

plate voltage 450v a better version for you crazykid
Title: Re: Tube Testers
Post by: crazikid on November 07, 2010, 08:38:04 PM
nice.. your on the ball...  :P

might have to put on the wish list... spent a sh!t load recently..
the misses wants a diamond ring.
Title: Re: Tube Testers
Post by: kajak12 on November 07, 2010, 08:53:59 PM
nice.. your on the ball...  :P

might have to put on the wish list... spent a shiezer! load recently..
the misses wants a diamond ring.
diamond tube tester is the go ;)
Title: Re: Tube Testers
Post by: Jehuty on November 08, 2010, 06:58:58 AM
This might be good?

http://cgi.ebay.com/AVO-VALVE-TUBE-TESTER-CHARACTERISTIC-METER-VCM-Mk3-/290495486458?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2
Title: Re: Tube Testers
Post by: kajak12 on November 13, 2010, 07:45:42 PM
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Precision-910-Tube-Valve-Tester-USA-made-1949-/300490296213?pt=AU_Electronics_Audio_Amplifiers&hash=item45f69e0b95

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/B-K-607-Tube-Valve-Tester-USA-made-/300490293531?pt=AU_Electronics_Audio_Amplifiers&hash=item45f69e011b

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Sencore-TC28-Tube-Valve-Transistor-Tester-USA-made-/300490794707?pt=AU_Electronics_Audio_Amplifiers&hash=item45f6a5a6d3
Title: Re: Tube Testers
Post by: gamve on November 14, 2010, 09:46:35 PM
This looks good and it's a kit meaning it is new not an old abused Ebay special
http://www.transcendentsound.com/Transcendent/Transcendent_Sound_Tube_Analyzer.html
Title: Re: Tube Testers
Post by: kajak12 on November 20, 2010, 01:00:59 PM
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/WESTON-798-transconductance-Tube-Valve-Tester-USA-made-/300492990094?pt=AU_Electronics_Audio_Amplifiers&hash=item45f6c7268e
Title: Re: Tube Testers
Post by: crazikid on November 20, 2010, 03:24:45 PM
yes.. im going for that weston798!
Title: Re: Tube Testers
Post by: kajak12 on November 20, 2010, 03:40:25 PM
go go go james you need a tester good luck