The next best tube that probably gets you there 90% are the jan rca 1945 or earlier 5y4gy with double. They are a perfectly matched and balanced pair, in original western electric boxes, even the internal wrapping is original. You are bidding on a western electric type 422a rectifier tube. Ok, we lowered the price to be the same as those guys offering dvds with 40 or 50 datasheets. The boxes are almost perfect except for torn tab on both boxes and has the original packaging.
Western electric 422a 5ar4 gz 34, perfectly matched. Western electric 416a electron tube description the 416a is a discseal planar type triode designed for use as an amplifier or frequency multiplyer at frequencies in the order of 4000 megacycles. Western electric transmitting vacuum tubes classic. It seems like the prewwii tubes dont have dates and feature the engraved base. Western electric 101d data sheet 1933101d, we101d, we101d, we101d, we101d 101f data sheet 1933101f, we101f, we101f, we101f, we101f 102d data sheet 1936102d, we102d, we102d, we102d, we102d 102f data sheet 1936102f, we102f, we102f, we102f, we102f 102g data sheet 1936102g, we102g, we102g, we102g, we102g 205d data sheet 1933205d, we205d. Vacuum tube 412a, rectifier, full wave, western electric. The 320a vacuum tube is a 3 element water cooled tube designed for use as an oscillator, modulator, or amplifier at the higher power levels and high frequencies. The 301a vacuum tube is designed to supply direct current from an.
Shipping costs are only what it costs to ship your box. Locate the type number of the tube to be taatcd par. Weve divided our western electric tubes pages into four categories for easier. Western electric inventory last updated on september 27th, 2016 there is no bigger name in the history of vacuum tubes than western electric. The complete western electric vacuum tube library this is a comprehensive reference for collectors and users alike. Clean pins, clear glass and perfect lettering as can be seen in the pics. The text material has been selected and arranged with the view of guiding the circuit designer most readily to the western electric tube which will meet his requirements for particular applications. They were used in a custom high power transmitter built by james o. The tube amp doctor 5y3gt 6087 is a small bottle rectifier designed to perform closely to the original rectifier tubes used in many 1950s tweed amplifiers.
This adjustment is not required for all tubes refer to notntiom column. Western tubes highquality, americanmade emt is always readily available from a warehouse near you. Recently it has become popular as a substitute for 274b. It has a metallic gray plate, a d getter, and gold pins vk5 series. They will be packed like the rare jewels, which they are. Western electric 422a, 1957 grey plates 110% of nos. This is a comprehensive reference for collectors and users alike. To manufacture our highquality emt, we use lowcarbon strip steel that is electricresistance welded into tubing and then inline galvanized for superior rust protection. Here we have a very nice matched pair of nos western electric 422a audio rectifier tubes.
Tube data and patents are in adobe acrobat pdf format. The following listing of tubes are those special tubes and encompass tubes used in special communications equipment, broadcasting, amateur radio and the audio industry. The h22a is a double diode with indirectly heated cathodes. Western electric we 421a nos and 5998 tube test like new. Some 6as7 tube amps can use the 421a as well but check with the.
This tube is end of the road for people that have amps that use 6as7 or 5998. Sture esktrand from bell, allentown, was the task force leader smits 1985 ekstrand went on to become director of bells. Both receiving and transmitting tubes are included in. Western electric 422a electron tube with matching box. Western electric 422a rectifier tube for sale canuck. The complete western electric vacuum tube library ebay. Distortion of less then 1%, and noise of less then 45db. Western electric tubes western electric 422a pair 100%. Western electric tube data, 2nd edition ce distribution.
Free western electric diagrams, schematics, service. The tad 5y3gt is a great tube for vintage style sag compression. Tested on hickok tv7u tester 55 where 40 is the minimum. The yellow print on the glass reads jw 5755 western electric. Stock changes daily and prices continue to increase due to the scarcity of most we tubes. Western electric rectifers the holy grail 04212016, 02. Compared to the 5998 tube, purchasing this tube is like putting money in the bank. We electron tubes general bulletin index and general information. Visit for amazingly low discount prices on vintage western electric transmitting vacuum tubes. Youll notice the tube is taller than the doorway next to it, approximately 8 feet tall. This is not a simple collection of scans ripped from the internet. We is the standard on which almost all highend tubes are designed from.
Tube world stocks one of the most extensive inventories of we tubes on the planet. For sale 1 western electric 422a rectifier tubethis tube was auditioned in a custom built amplifier that was made to use this tubethe tube performed flawlessly as it shouldtube tested on a stark 966 testerboth haves tested very strong and well balancedthe tube is in excellent physical conditionemt. I implore all allnic phono users to consider trying the we 422a. Western electric 422a rectifier vacuum tube cosmetic description. Western electric licensed their designs, processes, and technology to northern electric for the first fifty years of their production. The base which appears on the first of these tubes is very definitely western electric, and is of a type that was used on production tubes from. Tests on the tv7d show both sides test at 50 w the nominal value for a good tube is 40. Western electric 594a with western electric ta4181a youtube. This 1960s amperex 5842 tube is a 417a triode tube type made famous by western electric.
A collection of electron tube specifications from the western electric library. The western electric 422a is among the best rectifier tubes available for compatible amps. Special selected cryogenically treated 396a and 417a western electric are in stock. The western electric 448a, this is one of the rarest tubes western ever made.
We are proud to offer our dvd book, the complete western electric vacuum. This 1959 western electric jw 5755 tube is a military spec 420a dual triode. I have always been curious about the very expensive western electric 422a 3 amp and the 274b 2 amp. Western electric 422a, 1957 grey plates 110% of nos for sale.
This rectifier offers high reliability due to its rugged construction and the tube amp doctor premium selection process. The complete western electric vacuum tube library books. Nos western electric type 706cy magnetron tube military grade. Nos nib western electric usa jw6028 408a gray plate get vacuum tube. Western electric 422a rectifier vacuum tube the music room. The text material has been selected and arranged with the view of. I was wondering if anyone knows a site, or has information that might be interesting in this regard. As i began to learn about vintage western electric tubes, i took note of the date codes.
The tube featured on this page is a western electic 320a. We test your order before shipment for world class performance and the best tone possible. Many of these tubes were superb sounding audio tubes that are still in very high demand today. Weldon of dallas, texas, for xera, a mexican station along the border with texas.
We are now reintroducing this classic brand and bringing to you the highest quality audio tubes possible. Immaculate single tube western electric 422a with decemeber 1957 date code. This page features a fascinating collection of handmade experimental tubes which appear to have originated within the western electric company, circa 1920. Western electric diagrams, schematics and service manuals download for free. We are proud to offer our new dvd book, the complete western electric vacuum tube library by james cross 2011, isbn. Manufactured in the 1930s for the us military, this western electric we249b tube has a 1930s has an engraved base and has a tested label adhered. I am in the process of downsizing and have decided to sell off some of my tubes. Western electric engineered, designed, produced or experimented with over 785 different tubes from 19 1988. In 1957 laboratory support for western electric was improved when a taskforce seconded from allentown and murray hill was set up at laureldale. Includes pictures of tubes and complete operating characteristics and curves. There are a lot of discussions on the web about this tube and that its just a rebrand of tungsol 5998.