Where do you buy tubes?

[imjonwain]

I generally buy from Nesstone for power tubes, viva tubes for preamp tubes, or whomever has a sale going on at the time. I rarely buy anything fancy, just JJs or Sovtek/whatever branded Russian tubes. Any other recommended places with good prices?

Anyone ever buy new production in bulk, or know a seller? I've never done it for power tubes but I bought 50x Sovtek 12AX7s at once at a bulk rate so I am set on those for awhile lol.

[alnight]

Lately I've been buying JJ's from Eurotubes. They seem to have a better burn in/testing/matching than other places. Also, solid customer service and a six month warranty, which is a big plus for me.

[GAStan]

I've had great luck with Tube Depot and I'll continue to buy non JJ tubes from them, but my next JJ's will be from Eurotubes.

[Raoul Duke]

Tube Depot and Viva Tubes whenever they have a sale going on. I don’t buy bulk - just what I think I’ll need next.
I’ve had good luck with Ness in the past also. May try Eurotubes at some point based on recommendations I’ve read here.

[Guy77]

Up north here I use www.thetubestore.com

I have also purchased power and preamp tubes from Eurotubes and TubeDepot and CE Distribution and I like them as well.

Cheers
Guy

[TUBEDUDE]

I have all the NOS ubes I'll ever need, having collected them for 40+ years. Chinese, russian and Slavic tubes are a crap shoot. I'd spend the extra money on them if they're thoroughly tested after being burned in. Few dealers do this, they just advertise " tested". Upscale Audio is one tube seller i would trust.