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Title: need a source for 6KG6A/ EL509 tubes
Post by: pbman1953 on March 16, 2013, 07:06:35 pm

Hi

Does anyone know a good source for 4- 6KG6A/ EL509 tubes

I have a Traynor YBA-3A Super Custom

Thanks

Rich

Title: Re: need a source for 6KG6A/ EL509 tubes
Post by: HotBluePlates on March 16, 2013, 08:17:11 pm

Antique Electronic Supply (http://www.tubesandmore.com) has 6KG6A/EL509's. Looks like $33.25/ea for NOS, or $38/ea for new JJ tubes.

Title: Re: need a source for 6KG6A/ EL509 tubes
Post by: pbman1953 on March 17, 2013, 04:48:55 pm

I've contacted them, they have 1 Japanese and 1 USA

Thanks

Title: Re: need a source for 6KG6A/ EL509 tubes
Post by: HotBluePlates on March 17, 2013, 08:41:30 pm

You may have to go for new production then, or take your chances on Ebay. It seems the hi-fi crowd discovered these some time ago, and they've mostly disappeared. Even the obscure sources I know about don't seem to have them.

Title: Re: need a source for 6KG6A/ EL509 tubes
Post by: Geezer on March 18, 2013, 01:14:07 am

http://www.thetubecenter.com/vacuumtubes_tubelist_tubes6k4-6zy5g.html (http://www.thetubecenter.com/vacuumtubes_tubelist_tubes6k4-6zy5g.html)

Give these guys a shout....I've dealt with them and they are reputable

Title: Re: need a source for 6KG6A/ EL509 tubes
Post by: pbman1953 on March 18, 2013, 07:32:10 am

Thanks, I'll try them

Title: Re: need a source for 6KG6A/ EL509 tubes
Post by: smackoj on March 19, 2013, 05:09:31 am

I have dealt with Walt Eby for approx. 5 yrs and always happy with what he sends me. You can email him at this address:

TubesUSA@aol.com

 :icon_biggrin:

Title: Re: need a source for 6KG6A/ EL509 tubes
Post by: pbman1953 on March 19, 2013, 07:26:14 am

Thanks, I'll send him an email