So I'm looking for a checker that will do a variety of tubes as well as output matching. I'm fairly new to the tube world but from what iv read Hickok is one of the go to brands. I have a $600 budget and am looking at a calibrated 752A and an 800. Both are transconductance models.
The first...
I have a completely rebuilt Eico HF-81... virtually every part and wire has been replaced with careful choices by an experienced HF-81 rebuilder
I've tried 3 sets of vintage NOS output tubes, with surprising results:
#1. Siemens E84L / 7320 (heavy duty version of EL84 that can sub as a 7189)...