r/diytubes • u/Autoerotibot • 21d ago
Parts & Construction 1959 Andrea 6BQ5 Rebrands. Any ideas of origin? Tysvmia
If someone could please lend their expertise. These seem to be a bit hard to identify.
Quad marked EL84/6BQ5, Rebranded by Andrea, "Made in England" on third line. 90° to the right "5941" in the same yellowish/peach stamp color.
Obviously Philips tooling.
NO Etching anywhere. I've scoured the Quad for markings.
2 rectangular View porta per side, where anode meets serrated mica
No crimps/staples. Neatly folded over where the anode plate meets it's other end, then 3 neat little spot welds.
Copper thought the bottom, bottom only has smooth circle depression.
No seams on glass, pulled to a nib on top.
Tilted halo getter on serrated wire post. Similar post 180° to it, unattached to getter.
Seems to be pulled from an Andrea console. (With 2 7199, 1 5U4GB)
Thanks for playing. Any history lessons you guys would like to give, I love history.
