Tube question


I'm new to tubes, but there is a couple of things (well more than a couple, but for now): Why, with all of our modern technology, is it that we cannot make a tube with the sound quality of the ones in the late 50s to early 70s. What was it about that time, that we cannot seem to duplicate that quality today. I never, when hearing the scoop about great tubes, hear any new tube manufacturers being mentioned. Are there Chinese, Russian, American or the like, companies making very high quality sounding and constructed tubes? thanks in advance. warren
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[Why, with all of our modern technology, is it that we cannot make a tube with the sound quality of the ones in the late 50s to early 70s. What was it about that time, that we cannot seem to duplicate that quality today.]Materials used,manufacturing techniques? Can anyone answer that question?
I wholeheartedly support those who prefer to purchase new production tubes versus old, unreliable vintage tubes.
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I agree with Tvad 100%........Why purchase old tubes to go with your new equipment.I'll take those old ones off your hands and you can buy the latest factory fresh tubes offered from China and Russia..Vintage tubes to sell:Some Amperex tubes had a factory defect,looked like a pinched waist.Get rid of them now and buy new non deformed tubes.Other old vintage tubes had painted logo's that rubbed of easily.Get rid of them too..Again as a public Service to my fellow members,I'll buy these old tubes.:]