C9Y Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 The other day I ran across an archive of one of the coolest short-run magazines ever, Vacuum Tube Valley. I used to have a subscription, but it was expensive ($9/issue back in the Nineties.) It sadly ceased publication when one of the editors died. Imagine my joy at finding all of them archived in PDF form (my hard copies I loaned out and never got back.) Each issue typically featured a given tube type, the history on it, and a comparative listening test in both hi-fi and guitar amps, along with other features. A couple of quick hints, Bendix Red Bank tubes are in issue 5, the EL84 is in issue 8, 6V6 in issue 10, and 12AX7 in issue 14. So while it might be cork-sniffing to some (I'm thinking Kuz may be guilty), it still is a *very* interesting read, a free download, courtesy of the Wayback Machine. Pioneering Wireless (Radio) - eMagazines Highly recommended! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t0aj15 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Thanx for the heads-up, I just downloaded all 20 issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gianluca Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 that is cool thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
212Mavguy Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 The 12ax7 shootout article got me going on my tube rolling. Probably the best single article on 12ax7 tones ever written. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steiner Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Got 'em. Good call C9Y Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C9Y Posted August 17, 2015 Author Share Posted August 17, 2015 Got 'em. Good call C9Y I am glad to share with my HOC brethren. It was just such an awesome magazine, full of great information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolero Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 oh yeah...I owe you a pint @ next PSP thx!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokedtires Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Thanks for the link, I look forward to reading through it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HANGAR18 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Really neat-o! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pressure Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Thanks for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schundog Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Thanks for the link, I really appreciate it. Just downloaded them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C9Y Posted August 28, 2015 Author Share Posted August 28, 2015 oh yeah...I owe you a pint @ next PSP thx!! Gee, here I was hoping for a few RCA 12AX7 blackplates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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