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Where do I Go for Tubes now that Brent Jessee has Closed Shop?

I've been buying tubes from Brent for many years. I am now looking for 12AX7 tubes as back up for the tubes I now have in my 80s preamps (ARC SP-6B and the rare Paragon System "E"). Since I only use the phono section of these, I'll need 3 tubes for the SP-6B and four for the "E".  I'm most interested in the Amperex and Mullard brands. I like a warm, full-bodied sound. I detest any and all sibilance.

I completely missed his closing. So now where do I go?

I've looked at the SND and vacuumtubes.net. These seem to have most reasonable prices. Are they legit? I will not buy from eBay.

What are other well-regarded vendors?

My sincere apologies if this duplicates an existing thread.

kevemaher
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cey
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@kevemaher 

 

you go to the only one of THE BIG THREE dealers left:
andys vintage tubes

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curiousjim
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I would not buy from Vivatubes.com!  They do not honor their warranty! I have three matched pairs of PSVANE Art series 12AU7’s that became noisy just weeks after trying them. I bought some RCA Cleartops from Brent Jesse that have been great for over a year now.

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buellrider97
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Arizona Tube Supply, Tube Museum, Upscale Audio. 

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tomic601
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Another vote for Andy at Vintage… although we should pool our $ and hire someone to answer his phone or do email… such is life in the vacuum with 500 volts…

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charliee
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I have been using Andy @ Vintage Tube Services for around 25 years. The only downside is, it's not too unlike ordering from Decware. It's about a three week wait though, not three years. But you will get excellant tubes!

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