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I've noticed that Antique Electronics Supply is now selling a 5Y3 made by JJ. Has anyone tried one of these? If so, is it more like a NOS 5Y3 than the Sovtek 5Y3?
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I would hope that the JJ is better than the Sovtek.
I don't know what Sovtek is doing wrong, but their 5Y3 tubes are very inconsistent.
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From what I "heard" the JJ is a REAL 5Y3. Whatever that means. hearsay at this point but maybe it's true.
Here's some wiki on the Sovtek. Again, it's Wiki, not 100% reliable.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5Y3Comment
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Using one in my Victoria Ivy League. I have an old Westinghouse 5Y3 too and can't hear any difference between the two. Voltages all measure the same as well.Comment
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Trouble with the JJ's, they could crap out at any time. .... Used American 5Y3 tube on Ebay would be a good option...Comment
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As cheap as NOS 5Y3's can be had, why take the chance? I recently bought a lot of 8 RCA's, new in boxes, for like $30-40.Comment
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