10-07-2016, 08:11 PM
Yes indeed, between the Russians and the Chinese we can now buy brand new 2A3s, 6A3s, 866As, 300Bs, and 6B4Gs.
I am currently using two Chinese 2A3s in my Sparton 1568. I paid 28.00 a piece for them. They glow white.... probably because the tubes have (factory) 360V plate and -64 cathode, which means that with 120+V house service the voltages are a bit more. However they have been problem free thus far.
Also got a number of the Chinese 6V6GTs when they were going for 8 bucks a pop, and again no issues thus far. Every one of them tested 4100uMho or more.
I am currently using two Chinese 2A3s in my Sparton 1568. I paid 28.00 a piece for them. They glow white.... probably because the tubes have (factory) 360V plate and -64 cathode, which means that with 120+V house service the voltages are a bit more. However they have been problem free thus far.
Also got a number of the Chinese 6V6GTs when they were going for 8 bucks a pop, and again no issues thus far. Every one of them tested 4100uMho or more.
