Supreme Brand ? Tv-7 U Tube Tester, Recent Calibration.

US $450

  • Austin, Texas, United States
  • Jan 29th
Offered is a SUPREME ? model TV-7/U vacuum tube tester. I say SUPREME, as there is no name on the ID tag to identify the manufacturer. The bias and meter shunt controls look like Supreme models I have seen, so its just a guess. There is probably no need here to describe the TV-7 and its functions. This is a very common tester and there is plenty of data and info to be found on the internet about it. I have owned many of these over the years. This one is probably #20 or so. This example is in reasonably good cosmetic condition. The tester is in great shape, not so for the case as it must have 4 or five coats of paint on it, some of which is flaking off. If I were going to keep it I would think about having it repainted but it has a nice well worn look to it as it is. This tester has had a recent complete overhaul by the great DAN NELSON of Arizona. Dan specializes in repair and re-calibration of TV-7's and does excellent work. This tester has had its Octal and 7 and 9 pin mini sockets replaced. Its been my experience that these are ALWAYS worn out and need replacing so if you are thinking of buying an 'as-is' tester here on Ebay be aware that 9 out of 10 of these offered will need this repair. In addition to replacing the sockets, ferrite beads have been added to the Octal and 7 and 9 pin sockets. This was added to the TV-7D to prevent oscillation of high gain tubes such as the Western 417A, or the 6DJ8 and is added here for the same reason. This makes for a more reliable test of these tubes. This particular tester has had a fresh #83 rectifier tube added, capacitors replaced where necessary and a complete re-calibration. A new flip chart/book has been added in addition to a new plate cap adapter. Total repair bill $288.00. This unit works very well and will be good for another decade of use. If you are looking for a beauty queen then this one is not for you, but if you are looking for a very good working unit, then this one might fit the bill. It will be securely double boxed for safe delivery.
Seller Notes Case needs repainting.

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