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Seach for tubes - PL519 type - help

Hello,
I'm checking for sources regarding the odd ball PL519 tube. I read on some website that PL519/PL509/40KG6 are similar tubes. Can anyone confirm this. Also, if anyone has information on where I can source these tubes (can be used & tested) I would be greatful. Ebay has RCA tubes but at $60 per tube that can be pricey given I need 16 tubes. Looking for cheaper alternatives if possible.
Thanks,
Paul
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benie
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You can switch EL519 or EL509 with a mod to your gear, these tubes have a 6.3 heater voltage where as the PL509/ PL519 have a 40 volt heater. I have not done it but have heard of a few that have with very good results. And the Russians have plenty of these and alot cheaper.

http://search.stores.ebay.ca/EL509_Tubes_W0QQcatrefZC6QQcoactionZcompareQQcoentrypageZsearchQQcopagenumZ1QQdfspZ32QQfobfmtZ1QQfposZQ5AIPQ2fPostalQQfromZR10QQfsooZ2QQfsopZ32QQftrtZ1QQftrvZ1QQsabfmtsZ2QQsacatZ64627QQsadisZ200QQsaobfmtsZsifonlyQQsargnZQ2d1QQsaslcZ3QQsbrftogZ1QQsofocusZbsQQsofpZ4
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