I've got some GOOD news (for a change)! I have been going through my vacuum tube "stash" and found the rest of my 5749W's and 6AU6WB's - a pretty decent quantity! This will allow me to REDUCE the price on the FM-1/FM-3 "Performance Pack - Economy Edition" by $20.00! Not only that, I have found additional RFT EZ80/6V4 rectifiers as well, so I can reduce the price on them as well. I have updated my original ad to reflect these changes. To those of you who already *bought* a "Performance Pack" at the original price, I will refund the difference.Who says NOS tube prices always go up? Sincerely, Bill Thomas ***********************************************************************************************************************
The Dynaco FM-1 and FM-3 tuners are truly remarkable pieces of audio electronics. In *most* cases, no test equipment is needed to align them to optimum condition. But if your tuner has seen some use, BEFORE you perform an RF/IF alignment, it will pay BIG dividends to replace the RF/IF tubes in order to achieve maximum sensitivity and selectivity (one area where these tuners need all the help they can get)! In order to make this simpler and less expensive, I have put together the Dynaco FM-1/FM-3 "Performance Pack" which consists of the RF and IF tubes you need in order to get the MOST out of your tuner. This "Economy Edition" consists of (one) 6AT8, (one) 6AQ8, (our choice of manufacturer) (two) Philips JAN 5749W "ruggedized" versions of the 6BA6 and (two) Sylvania JHS 6AU6WB, all for only $30.00 plus shipping. Add a new 6V4/EZ80 rectifier (again, our choice of manufacturer) for $5.00 more (HIGHLY recommended)! All tubes are New Old Stock. NO Russian or Chinese tubes here. These are NOS American or European tubes. By allowing me to select a "less collectible" manufacturer for the RF tubes and the rectifier, I can pass the savings on to you while still providing you the best IF tubes for optimum receiver selectivity. If you order before the end of July, I'll throw in a NOS 6BL8 for only $5.00! (7/18/2008 note: All of the "less collectible" 6AT8's are now gone, so I have upgraded to a NOS GE, RCA, or Sylvania (our choice of manufacturer). There is no increase in price. In fact, the price has been reduced by $20.00. Get 'em while you can, folks!) Want something a bit better? The "Performance Pack - Deluxe Edition" consists of the same IF tubes, but substitutes a NOS RCA, GE or Sylvania 6AT8 (YOUR choice - while they last) and a NOS Amperex 6AQ8 for the versions in the "Economy Edition" all for a price of just $50.00. Add a NOS Amperex EZ80/6V4 rectifier for just $25.00 more. If you order before the end of July, I'll throw in a NOS 6BL8 for FREE! As they say, "quantities are limited!" FM-3 owners! If your EMM801 has dimmed to the point of uselessness, it is possible that you *may* be able to "squeak" out a few more months by replacing the EZ80. When the EMM801 is nearly used up, it becomes EXTREMELY sensitive to low B+ Voltage in your tuner. Replacing your EZ80/6V4 may increase the B+ Voltage to the point where the EMM801 becomes useful again. (At least, for a *while* anyway). If that doesn't help, NOS Telefunken EMM801's ARE available, starting at just $55.00 each in plain white boxes, or $65.00 for the few I have in original Telefunken boxes. I hope I can be of service to you. Sincerely, Bill Thomas
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