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Tube replacement
Hi all I need to replace the output tube in my Ref5se but can no longer get hold of a General Electric 6550A in the UK.
I had a look at the US sites and thetubestore.com have stock. Have any of you guys had experience with them or could recommend an alternative source who can ship overseas ? |
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The 6550 in a Ref5 is a power supply tube, not an output tube. I do not think ARC recommends the GE 6550A, but a 6550C WE. You might want to check with your ARC importer or ARC directly.
This is what I'm using, but they ship to the US only.
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I would think obtaining the entire replacement tube set from ARC is the surest bet, and in the long run the most economic.
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Thanks guys any comments on that supplier anyone ?
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The Tube Store sells complete tube sets for the Ref 5SE for a package price. I have purchased tubes from them for several years with total satisfaction. There are three option levels of quality for the Ref 5SE, ranging from about USD199 for a basic tube set to USD1547 for their "Ultimate" set containing DR Reflector 6H30s. The middle grade is probably the best choice, at USD237. You can look over their offerings at:https://www.thetubestore.com/shop-by...e-stage-preamp There is an uncharge for matching.
Another well regarded tube vendor for ARC products is UpScale Audio, at https://upscaleaudio.com/collections/vacuum-tubes Call or email Kevin Deal for package pricing. He also offers different quality options. Of course, you can't go wrong to buy from ARC, but you will pay a bit more than either of the middle options from The Tube Store or UpScale |
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The Tube Store is a solid vendor. I have bought from them many times over the years.
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^^^
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Great many thanks
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Old stock Russian Winged 6650c or WE version ( not Sovtek ) is correct tube.
Personally, I am using a late 50s TungSol 6650 Black Plate. Tube runs very hot in this application, newer tubes tend to fail due to heat/stress. Just my 2 cents. |
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