For those waiting for a Sarah:
I've changed my order from a Sarah to a UFO25th anniversary. I no longer need the special valves I bought from Brent Jessee Recording & Supply, Inc. (
www.audiotubes.com) for that Sarah so am putting them up for sale here.
The Sarah uses the 12AU7 family of tubes as an input tube (only one on the Sarah). According to Brent Jessee, the 7316 "Select Grade" Amperex/Philips large halo getter is among the best sounding and rarest 12AU7's around today. It is medical/aircraft grade, super low noise that Brent says is simply an amazing tube that sounds incredibly good. I bought a Beckman-labeled 1960's NOS 7316 from Brent for $275.00 +shipping and customs duty. Will sell for same (or closest offer).
The Sarah also uses two 6N6P, 6922, 6N1P- family valves as driver tubes. Brent's website says that the 6922/E188CC is a premium quality version of the family, having gold pins, a large halo getter, a slightly higher amperage capacity (0.335 Ampre compared to 0.3 Ampre) and a 10,000-hour life. The two triode sections of the valve are also matched to each other. I bought a NOS pair from Brent, described as Mazda-manufactured, one marked R.T., the other marked Miniwat Dario, for $475.00 before shipping and import duty. Asking same, or closest offer.
I can be reached with serious offers at mark.vradenburg@gmx.com