Tube Store References

Oren Hudson · #1 06-08-2011, 05:17 AM

It's time to replace the tubes in my '72 Ampeg B25B amp. After researching about 8 tube sellers on line, they all fall within maybe a couple of dollars of one another price wise. I'm looking for reviews, good and bad, on your experience to help me decide the best place to get these tubes. I did a search and found a couple of reviews, but I was hoping to find more.

coreyfyfe · #2 06-08-2011, 06:23 AM

I've always found AES to be among the best and cheapest (Antique Electronic Supply).

glivanos · #3 06-08-2011, 06:26 AM

Welcome to Fliptops -- Parts for Ampeg and other Vintage Amp Lovers

coreyfyfe · #4 06-08-2011, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by glivanos

Welcome to Fliptops -- Parts for Ampeg and other Vintage Amp Lovers

As much as I like fliptops and go to bruce for every else ampeg their tube pricing is usually in the top range of online dealers. They do have good recommendations on tube swaps and which brands/varieties work best with which amps though.

jastacey · #5 06-08-2011, 01:18 PM

I've had good experiances with AES & The Tube Depot

Laurent · #6 06-08-2011, 09:14 PM

Doug's Tube is good too.