[R-390] "Fake" 12AX7 tubes on e*pay

[Tim Shoppa]

"" <pulsarxp at earthlink.net> wrote:
> What Eastern block country makes a good 6L6 tube these days?  Are there
> any? I need one for my Globe Scout.  Seems like US 6L6 tubes have gone
> through the roof due to the audiofile guys.

My personal experience applies only to "small" tubes with close
element spacing (e.g. 12AU7's). I've got a few Chinese 6L6 tubes
in other equipment and have not yet had a problem.

Tim.