nuvista

[KA4HJH]

>Anyway, my question, I was reading a Hi-Fi magazine in the library (sad
>is'nt it?) and an article about a new pre-amp caught my eye. It uses
>Nuvistas, some sort of mini-valve, with all the inherent advantages of
>valves/tubes and the compactness of trannies. Small metal canisters about
>the size of a BFY33, I think. Pictures can be deceptive. Does anyone know
>more about these wee beasties?

One place you'll find them is at the front end of transition-era Tek 'scope
amplifiers. Everytime I see some modules for sale at a hamfest the first
thing I do is check to see if they've been pulled--they usually have. If
you're lucky you'll find some for sale at the same event.

I hate to say it but maybe this is another one of those parts that should
be left for repairs, attractive as they might be. But this IS a free
country...

Terry Bowman, KA4HJH
"The Mac Doctor"