>Awww.. why not. IMO, to start things off:
>
>Low$ -- 3-500Z
>All-out -- 3CX1200
>
>I've never really understood why the 8877 and 3CX800 are so much more
>popular than the 3CX1200, given its instant-on characteristics and rugged
>grid. Maybe some amp builders can explain what's off-putting about this
>tube.
>
>73, Pete Smith N4ZR
>n4zr@contesting.com
How about some of the big Russian tubes? I've gotten the GS35b delivered to
my door for less than $100. It has a filament warm-up time, but the control
grid is good for 26 watts and the tube doesn't require a socket. The
filament specs are 12.6 vac at 3 Amps.
Anyone else building with these tubes?
Thanks,
es 73 de Pete WA5JCI
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