Tube with cracked base

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I just bought a pair of VT 231 Raytheons. One of them has a crack down one side of the base, but not under it. Should I reject this tube out of hand, or try it to hear how it sounds?

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Topic - Tube with cracked base - claud 11:21:39 12/10/04 (4)

Re: Tube with cracked base update - claud 06:27:20 12/16/04 (0)

Most National Union tubes I have have craked bases... - pastito 13:47:31 12/10/04 (1)

Bases aren't mica-they are plastic.(nt) - Jack G 08:26:19 12/11/04 (0)

Re: Tube with cracked base - Len_ 11:30:02 12/10/04 (0)

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