I have been using Andy from Vintage Tube Services for years and never had an issue.
http://vintagetubeservices.com
http://vintagetubeservices.com
I have been using Andy from Vintage Tube Services for years and never had an issue. http://vintagetubeservices.com |
Can't go wrong with Jim McShane. http://www.mcshanedesign.net/tubes.htm |
I agree that Kevin is a DICK ! My dealing with him were not good He does not want to honor his warranty. Andy at Vintage Tube Services , is the best He prefers a phone call.vs email Below if from his website " 1. Personal Phone Conversation Given the complexity and nature of this business, the very best method of contacting me is still via the phone. As I consult with you on the phone, I ask questions about your specific system and give you advice that may not otherwise be apparent or discussed via email. Additionally, my experience is that I get to the bottom of specifically assisting your needs more efficiently and effectively having a personal discussion. My ultimate priorities are the phone calls from my clients and fulfilling their orders. Please feel free to call me. I’d be happy to share my knowledge, experience, and expertise with you. My number is 616.454.3467 " |
@grey9hound ...agree totally with you. Your post may get deleted here by those that don’t want to or can’t hear the truth. Anyways, well said. You know, sometimes the truth hurts like a ...... He doesn’t do emails as then there would be proof of what an idiot he is. Anytime I’ve talked to him, he seems to get flustered quite easily and then asks me if I’d be interested in his used items. Best. |
I've used Upscale Audio over the years with no problems. I generally order tubes via the UA website, so I do not have to deal with humans very often. No comments about Kevin. I haven't dealt with him very often over the years. That said, my tube requirements are pretty plain vanilla. 6h30s for driver and audio tubes; 6550 WEs or Tung Sol 6550s for the power supply. It get's a little funky when I bought some KT 150s. The tubes did not bias match as close as ARC sourced tubes. Has anyone bought KT 150s for an ARC amp from another vender that were pretty closely matched re bias? My recollection is that ARC sourced matched pairs of KT 150s were within a few mV of the 65mV target spec. BIF |
I've used Brendan at Tubeworld for a long time, but have done business with Brent Jesse, and he's good. I like the Tubemonger too- he gets some offbeat tubes - never used flying lead type converted to conventional pin and socket type. Andy I've heard of, and Jim is a new one for me, who I'll check out. |
Haven't dealt with tubes for a few years but when I did I met Jim McShane. He doesn't take calls nor did Brent Jessee. Both are #1 as far as service. I think the reason Jim doesn't take calls is when I met him we could have talked for hours about tubes and audio. Never dealt with Andy but as you can see he is also highly recommended. Never dealt with Kevin either but Jim said he is a good friend and very knowledgeable. |