Serving thousands of satisfied customers worldwide since 1995
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Serving thousands of satisfied customers worldwide since 1995
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Premium Vintage NOS and UsedHi-Fi and Guitar Amp Vacuum Tubes |
| Tube Type | Description | NOS Price |
Used Test Good |
| UK Mullard XF1 Wide Base 1950s GZ34/5AR4 (used) | Used, but tested in excellent shape for long life. The best sounding GZ34. This is the GZ34 with the wide base XF1 style from the late 1950s and early 1960s. Best sounding and built like a tank. Made in Blackburn, UK | $125 each (Used Price) |
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| Mullard GZ34/5AR4 1960s XF2 Std Bakelite Base Serrated Plates | Used, but excellent rectifier for all GZ34 applications. These are 40,000 hour tubes built to last and are the very best sounding. Perfect for all your GZ34 applications. Made in Blackburn, UK | $95 each (Used Price) |
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| Mullard
GZ34/5AR4 NOS/UK (also may be marked Amperex but still made in UK at Blackburn Mullard Factory) Now getting VERY SCARCE |
The best sounding for vintage hi-fi and various guitar amps. Lasts forever and is the best there is. New in box and getting rarer. Sorry, but these are now getting real scarce, grab some now before they reach the moon! | $250 each | $95 used test good |
| Mullard CV378 NOS 1960s | The finest sounding 5U4G substitute. Long lasting sleeved cathodes. Premium Mullard quality. In original Mullard cartons. RARE | $90 ea | |
| Type 280 Bubble Vintage Full Wave Rectifier | Very cool engraved base type 280 rectifiers, mostly RCA, Cunningham, Sylvania, Raytheon. Used test great | $50-60 ea | |
| Type 80 4 pin vintage rectifiers for old radios | Several new and used brands from RCA, Sylvania, GE Philco, etc. | $45 | $20 |
| Type 83 Mercury Vapor Rectifier for Tube Testers, etc. | Several NOS and used brands from GE, RCA, Raytheon, etc. | $35 ea | sold out |
| GZ34/5AR4 Sylvania Big Bottle US Made 1980s | This is identical to the heavy duty Sylvania 5AR4 that is super high quality, long life and has superb sonics. Perfect for all 5AR4 applications. Why bother with the cheap Chinese or Russian versions that have up to a 50% or more failure rate | $95 each | |
| 5R4G - 1940s Huge ST Bottle Mil-spec Black Plate RCA Perfection. These are very hard to find and sound better than any of the other 5R4s out there | Great 5R4G from 1940-early 1950s. Huge ST glass envelope for cool look. High vacuum and black plates for best sound and long durability. Rated as the best 5R4 type. | $40 | |
| NEW:
NOS JAN/Sylvania 5RGA 1980s. Great sounding, heavy duty rectifier. Similar to 5U4GB. |
NOS Mil-Spec
1980's- black based used in a variety of vintage amps Black Plates. Used in Heathkit W5-M
and many other applications. Handles super high B+ Voltages. Filament 5.0V 2 Amp, Rated at 2800 PIV Max DC Forward Drop 67 volts, Plate current for B+ = 250mA. Can be used in most applications for 5U4, 5U4GB |
$18.00ea Inquire about SPECIAL PRICE for OEMS in quantities over 50pc of this tube. |
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| GE, RCA or Sylvania VT-145 5Z3 Big Bottle | 1930-40s 4 pin 5U4G, used in some modern amps NOS and beautiful. Big Black Plates. Used in some modern hifi amps. | $40 ea | |
| National Union 5U4G Big Bottle 1940s NOS/NIB | The classic 5U4G in cool original WW2 boxes from the 1940s. Dual black-plate anodes for the best sound and reliability. A Beautiful tube for classic equipment. | $125 | $35 |
| RCA 5U4G ST 1940s NOS Large Coke Bottle Huge Black Plates | The best sounding USA 5U4G Black Plates NOS/NIB 1949-52 date codes new in box Limited Supply NOS | $125 ea | $25 ea |
| GE 5U4GB 1960-70s NOS | Excellent replacement rectifier for all type of guitar and hifi amps. Very reliable, good sounding and super long-lasting. | $45 ea NOS | |
| Sylvania 5U4GB RCA 5U4GB 1950-60s |
NOS original dual diode rectifier tubes to your McIntosh, and other vintage hi-fi gear as well as guitar amps. These are the best-sounding and longest lasting 5U4 or 5R4GB types. | Sylvania
$45 each RCA $48 ea
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$20-25 |
| Tung-Sol 5U4GB 1950s | Original Fender Tweed equipment. Black plate, very sweet sound. Long life. NOS/NIB RARE | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT |
| GE 5V4GA 1960s | Another excellent-sounding tube for many amplifier applications. | $35 each |
$18 ea |
| GE or RCA 6X4 7-pin rectifier | For Scott tuners, some vintage guitar amps and many other items | $ 10 each |
$7 ea |
| NEW JAN CHS 6X5GT 1950s NOS Premium | Brown Base Premium Quality NOS MIL-Spec 1950s date code. Chrome dome, black plates, D getter. Best quality long life. White Box Surplus | $10 ea |
$5 ea |
| 12X4 for Dyna PAS-2, 3 | 12 VOLT 6x4 for Dynaco PAS preamps Westinghouse or RCA | $15 each |
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| Mullard EZ80 - 6V4 1960s | UK Mullard 6V4. Perfect long lasting great tone for all vintage amp applications. Rare | $45 |
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| Amperex EZ80-6V4 1960s Bugle Boy Logo NOS |
Amperex Dutch made Philips 1960s Great tone super long life. | $55 |
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| RCA or GE EZ81/6CA4 | Excellent NOS USA made. 1960s RCA or GE | $45 NOS |
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| NEW RCA 5Y3GT Black Plate 1950-1960s NOS | Vintage Black Base, Black plate bottom getter, fantastic quality, great sound. Perfect for vintage guitar amps for the ultimate 5Y3GT!!. NOS/NIB Awesome!!! | $65 | |
| NEW RCA 5Y3GT Black Plate 1960-70s | 1960-70ss RCA Black Plate 5Y3GT-the best of the best 5Y3s. Great Sonics, long life NOS/NIB and Rare | $45 | |
| Sylvania JAN CHS 5Y3GT/VT-197-A Black Plate NOS 1940-50s date codes NOS Excellent Tube | Extremely durable and great sounding 5Y3GT for all applications. Very rare and hard to find in original boxes. Long Lasting Black Plates 1940s-50s vintage. | $50 ea | |
| JAN/Philips 5Y3GTA | NOS Black Plate Octal Rectifier for vintage Fender, Gibson and new gear | $16 ea |
$8 ea |
6 volt Octal-Based Signal Tubes
| Tube Type | Description | NOS Price |
Used, test good Price |
| NEW Sylvania JAN-CHS-VT-229-6SL7GT NOS 1940s WWII Low Noise | NOS VT-229/6SL7GT - checked for lowest noise and low microphnics. Very rare and sonically desirable tube. OPutstanding sonics with tubular black plates. Great for new or vintage gear. NOS or used test good available | $80 ea |
$25 |
| Sylvania 6SN7W NOS 1943 | The same tube as the metal-based 6SN7W Sylvania with black bakelite base. This tube has the SHORTER BOTTLE 1943 date codes, perfect condtion. Considered the best of the best 6SN7s ever. Tested for low noise and matched triodes | Sold Out |
$85 each used/line grade |
| Sylvania 6SN7W 1941 Metal Base | This is considered the finest of all the 6SN7GTs. Early WW2 vintage pristine NOS condition with low noise low micro phonics and perfect black plates. Very Rare and very special. For when only the finest will do. Limited supply. | Sold Out |
sold out |
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Reg. $125 each 1958 Sylvania 6SN7WGTA Chrome Dome, Brown Base, NOS/NIB Dick Olsher's Favorite 6SN7!!! |
Brown Base Chrome Dome, NOS/NIB in military boxes. These were Dick Olsher's favorite 6SN7 in a recent comparsion. Excellent sound perfect condition. Long lasting. Parallel black plates with with support rods outstanding sound | $125 ea Matched Pair $250 |
$65 each Low Noise
$45 each Line Grade
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| NEW RCA 1950-60s 6SL7GT NOS with carbon grey coating inside glass for electrostatic shielding | 1950s NOS RCA 6SL7GT - Great sound, smooth dynamics, low noise. Available in NEW NOS or used test good. These are tested for lowest noise and low microphonics. Much better than the Chinese or Russian 6SL7GTs. Incredible sound | $55 ea |
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| RCA 6SN7GTB 1970s | Later production RCA 6SN7GTB. Nude base, good sound at a bargain price. NOS/NIB | $35 ea |
$10 ea |
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$50 ea GE 6SL7GTB 1960s and 1970s |
An outstanding high-mu octal tube for preamps and amplifiers. Circular silver anodes for extremely linear performance. Original GE boxes from 1960s and 1970s. Selected for lowest noise and microphonics. | $55 ea Matched Pair $100 |
$20 ea |
| RCA 6C5 (same as 6J5 but lower mu for smoother sound) Metal Case | Perfect for preamps, phono stages, etc | $25 ea | |
| RCA 6J5 1950-60s | All metal case triode for driveer, preamp and line stages. Low noise and microphonics. NOS | $25 | |
| RCA 5693 (6SJ7) Red Base | Premium, low noise in military boxes. 1960s vintage. Excellent for low noise phono stages, early guitar amps, etc. Mil Spec Low Noise 6SJ7 perfect for guitar and harp amp. THE VERY BEST!!!! | $45 ea | |
| GE 6BL7GTA 1960s | An outstanding medium-mu twin-triode driver and preamp tube with lots of voltage swing. You can even use these as output tubes. Large gray plates with bakelite base. In original GE boxes. | $20 each |
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| GE 6BX7GT 1960s | Another medium-mu twin-triode driver tube. Great for line stage and driver projects. In original GE boxes. | $20 each |
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| GE 6SN7GTB 1960s | Incredible dynamics, warm, musical and three-dimensional. Sounds much better than any of the later JAN/Philips, Sylvania or Third World 6SN7s. Side getter, clear top and HUGE plate structure!. A best buy! NOS/NIB Platinum low noise. | $70 each |
$20 ea |
| VT2229/6SL7GT Raytheon 1943 NOS/NIB |
Black round plates with black inner shield on glass. One of the best sounding 6SL7GTs out there. Rare NOS in original boxes. Low noise | $100 ea |
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| RCA VT229/6SL7GT NOS 1944 | WW2 vintage 6SL7GT RCA Black Plate. Excellent sonics with superb imaging. Great for modern amps and preamps that use this tube. In original WW2 boxes pristine condition | $75 ea |
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 NOS RCA 5691 Red Base 6SL7 |
NOS Red Base 5691 Low Noise, matched triodes 1950-60s. The definitive 6SL7 type. Awesome detail and low distortion. | $115 each $230 Matched Pair |
$45 ea |
| 1950s NOS RCA 5692 Red Base
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Highest Quality 6SN7GT type huge black plates, monster soundstage and incredible detail. Red base 1950s NOS in white box. 1948 to 1955 date codes. Perfect, balanced sections, D getter, triple mica. Magic in a bottle. Low Noise (see special used matched pair price) | $150 each NOS / $300 matched pair 1950-60s Red Base |
sold out of used |
| RCA 6SN7GTB 1950-60s Large Black Plate (All customers love these!) |
Incredible RCA 6SN7GT black plates in pristine condition in RCA boxes. Rich and detailed sounding. Sweet and smooth. More musical than most 6SN7 types. Super-selected platinum version. | $75 each $150 matched pair NOS/NIB |
$25 ea |
| RCA VT-231/6SN7GT 1944s Used LINE STAGE GRADE-Non Critical Application |
Large black plates from WW2 vintage. Excellent line stage or driver tube for modern amps. Sweet, rich and detailed. New in original WW II box. | $15 each | |
| NEW JAN CHS Sylvania VT229 1943 NOS MIL SPEC | WW2 version of VT229/6SL7GT. Round black plates with outstanding imaging and depth. Great for modern amps and preamps. NOS/NIB. Superb sound, great detail and warmth, bargain priced. | $100 each |
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| Sylvania Tri-Plate 1950s LINE STAGE GRADE |
Warm and smooth, great for preamp, driver and line stages, tested balanced and screened. | $75 ea |
$10 each |
| Sylvania 6SN7GT 1940s | Black vertical plates, similar to VT-231, but in civilian boxes. NOS/NIB Low Noise matched pair | $85 ea |
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| Sylvania 6SN7GTB 1950s and 1960s Tri-plate | Super performance 6SN7GTB. Black base with angled tri-plates for low distortion and detailed sound. These are much better sounding than the 1980s JAN 6SN78. They are sweeter, more detailed and much more dynamic. This is a great tube! | $85 each |
$25 ea |
| JAN/Philips 6SN7WGT (1986)
Chrome Dome BEST BUY NOS 6SN7GTB |
Excellent quality, great sounding 6SN7 type. In original cartons. Super low noise, low microphonics and balanced triodes. Great upgrade for new tube hi-fi amps that use this tube. All from same date codes for consistent sound quality. | $55 each or $100 for matched pair |
$25 each |
| Tung Sol
6SN7GTB Tall Bottle Black Plate Mid- 1950s Tall Bottle Shiny Black Tri-Plate. Top Getter NOS VERY RARE - These have the tallest bottle of any Tung Sol 6SN7GTB. |
These are some of the very best sounding 6SN7GTBs ever made. Huge soundstage, incredible depth and realism. Full spectrum dynamics. Truly a classic and rare. These are considered by some experts to be the very best sounding 6SN7!!. | SOLD OUT | $35 ea Line Grade |
| NEW: 6SN7 Experimenter Package: Try three different kinds of vintage 6SN7GTBs in your gear. Vintage RCA, GE and Sylvania 6SN7s from the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. Used, but tested for balanced sections, long life and low microphonics. | Kit 1 Consists of 1 each:
RCA, GE and Sylvania 6SN7GTBs. Kit 2 Consists of 2 each: RCA, GE and Sylvania 6SN7GTBs. |
Kit 1 $50 Kit 2 $100
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6DJ8, 6922, 7308 9 pin 6 volt Signal Tubes
| Tube Type | Description | NOS/New Price | Used Test Good |
| GE 6DJ8 USA Made 1970s | Great for tuners and line stages, high quality US made for long life | $55 ea |
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| Sylvania 6DJ8 US Made 1960s | Another great buy in 6DJ8s for warm sound and long life. Much better than current productions stuff. Very quiet, long life, no microphonics. | $55 ea |
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| RCA 6DJ8 1960-70s USA Made | Great quality 6DJ8 for line stages and CD players, amp drivers | $55 ea |
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| NOS ECC88/6DJ8 Mullard Blackburn UK Made | NOS made in UK with shield logo. 1970s. Line stage, CD, driver or DAC grade only. Smooth, sweet and musical. | $90 ea |
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| 6DJ8 Matsushita (RCA Box) | Superb Japanese quality 6DJ8s from the 1960-70s. Excellent sound and value. | $25 ea |
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| NEW!NOS Dutch-Philips E88CC/6DJ8 1960s | Outstanding 6DJ8 made in Holland at the Philips factory in Eindhoven. Great performer long life sweet sound. NOS in Boxes | sold out |
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| Siemens West German
6DJ8/6922 1960s. In RCA boxes |
Super premium 6DJ8, great sound, long life, excellent dynamics. Great for sensitive phono stages or line stages NOW Back in Stock!! | $100 each |
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| NOS Siemens Cca 1970s | This is the highest rated 6922 type on the news groups. Outstanding performance, long life. Highly recommended! Limited Quantity Gold Pins NOS/NIB | $160 each Selected $325 Matched Pair |
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| Siemens E188CC/7308 | Considered the BEST of the 7308 types. Limited Quantity of these superb tubes available. Made in West Germany 1970s Super Select low noise balanced sections. The finest of their breed! | Sold Out |
$50 each Line Grade Used |
| Tungsram ECC88/6DJ8 | NOS 1970s in white boxes. Excellent 6DJ8, very musical, detailed and rich sounding. Much better than Sovtek or JJ 6922s. | $60 each NOS Line Grade Only |
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| Amperex Bugle-Boy 6DJ8 1960s NOS | Original Bugle-Boy with logo in original green and yellow boxes. Excellent, rich sonics, great dynamics, long lasting. Platinum checked for low noise. | $95 each NOS |
$45 each Driver, Line Stage or DAC only |
| Amperex 6922 1960s NOS USA Selected PQ and White Label Gold Pins | In original boxes, 1960s with white label and gold pins. Just in. Perfect for high quality preamps like Audio Research, CJ, etc. Extra smooth and musical sound. | sold our |
$45 each Driver, Line Stage or DAC only |
| Amperex 7308 NOS 1960s Dutch PQ Gold Pins | Considered to be one of the best 6922 types. Very rare and hard to find. We have limited quantites of these in low noise NOS condition. 1960s vintage. | $250 each |
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| Mullard CV2492 E88CC 6922 Gold Pin 1970s | Musical, dynamic and very smooth. UK-made in Mullard factory to very exacting standards. In original Mullard consumer boxes. An incredible find! | $155 each | $50 ea Driver, Line Stage or DAC only |
| JAN/Philips 6922 1980s USA Made | Warm, smooth sound, Much better than current production 6922s. Not for super sensitive phono stages, Works well in amps,.DACs, CD players and line stages. Hand selected for balanced triodes and low noise. | $40 ea Selected Grade | |
| E88CC/6922
SQ Philips Gold Pin (Holland) 1970s |
Special Quality 6922 made in Holland. Excellent dynamics, warmth and 3 dimensional quality. NOS/NIB Selected for lowest noise and no microphonics. Made in the early 1970s. In original Dutch Philips Boxes! Highly recommended for all applications of the 6922. Much more musical than the Telefunken or Amperex. You will be delighted!!! | $250 each NOS/NIB | |
| Siemens E88CC/6922 NOS Superb West German Quality and sound 1972-4 |
Super premium 6922 made in West Germany early 1970s vintage. Perfect for sensitive phono stages, line stages and CD players. Selected for lowest noise and microphonics. Excellent dynamics and superb realism with warmth. Gold pins in original Siemens Boxes. Better than any new 6922 by several degrees. Hand selected for low noise and no microphonics. Long lasting too!!! | $150 ea $300/matched pair |
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| Telefunken E88CC/6922 | NOS and Prisitne. These are the finest 6922 types available. Excellent sonics, detail and 3 dimensional realism with all the dynamics. Prisitine examples in original Telefunken Boxes, gold pins, ultra-low noise. Made with extreme quality in West Germany 1970s. When only the finest will do! | $500/matched pr Sealed Boxes NOS 1960s | Used,
selected for lowest noise $85 ea Line Grade |
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12AT7 - 12AX7-12BH7, etc. 12 volt 9-Pin Signal Tubes
| Tube Type | Description | NOS/New |
Used, Test Good |
| Amperex Bugle Boy ECC81/12AT7 (1960s) | One of the best sounding 12AT7 tubes available. Original 1960s Bugle Boy (European). In original boxes with original Bugle Boy logo. | $115 each | SOLD OUT |
| NEW! Amperex 7316/ECC186 NOS The FINEST 12AU7 in the WORLD!!! RARE | The Amperex ECC/186-7316 is without a doubt the FINEST sounding and longest lasting 12AU7 type on the planet. They EXTREMELY rare and I happened to obtain a small quantity of mint examples in PRIMO condition. Awesome dynamics, much better than Telefunken or Mullards. Superb soundstage and incredible imaging. | $275 each Only a few NOS Left!
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| Amperex Bugle Boy ECC82/12AU7 (1960s) | An awesome 12AU7 made in Holland or UK in 1963-65. In original green and yellow boxes with original Bugle-Boy logo. | $100 - NOS 1960s |
$50 ea test great low noise made in Holland |
| NEW! Amperex ECC282 7025. Super low noise 7025/12AX7 1970s vintage | Ultra-rare EECC282/7025 Amperex for the most demanding applications that require super low noise and low microphonics. Very scarce and hard to find. Large Gary plates, Orange Globe Logo | $150 each |
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| Amperex Bugle Boy ECC83 NOS/NIB 1960s | Extremely rare and desireable ECC83 best in phono stages and high end audio or guitar amps V1 position. Rare, Rare, Rare | $270 each |
$55 Line Grade |
| NEW! Brimar CV4003/12AU7A NOS 1960s Original Military Box | Brimar 12AU7 with large black plates for great soundstage, dimension and sweet sonics. 1960s date codes, made in UK. | $75 ea $150 Matched Pair |
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| CBS 12BH7 NOS 1950-60s | Excellent quality NOS CBS large gray plate 12BH7s for McIntosh and other amps and preamps. Hard to find and incredible sonics. Limited supply | $25 each or $50 matched pair NOS/NIB |
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| Mullard CV-4024/12AT7WC NOS The best sounding 12AT7! | Mullard 12AT7, large black plates, low noise and low microphonics for outstanding sound, dynamics and balanced phase inverters in Fender guitar amps. Also works extremely well in tube hi-fi amps. NOS 1970s | $55 ea $110 matched pair |
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| NEW! 1953-57
Vintage GE JG 5751 Black Plate, D Getter, Triple Mica NOS |
This is the best sounding 5751, perfect for Conrad Johnson, guitar amps and other appliacations. Perfect NOS white box. Black plates, D getter, and triple mica - these are the best sounding 5751, most think better than the RCA 5751 Command Series. hand selected for balanced sections and lowest microphonics and lowest noise. | $75 each $150 matched pair |
$20 ea line grade |
| 1956-60 Vintage GE JG 5751, Gray Plate, Triple Mica NOS | Excellent sounding GE 5751 from the 1950s with GRAY Plates. Great value and great sound. | $55 each $100/matched pair |
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| NEW! 1955 GE 5814/12AU7 NOS | One of the best sounding 12AU7s, this is the Military version of the 5814A. Early 1950s date codes, perfect NOS with black or gray plates, D getter and triple mica. Precision tested for lowest noise and balanced sectioins LOW NOISE-LOW MICROPHONICS!! | $35 ea NOS $70 matched pair NOS |
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| GE 12AT7 NOS 1950-60s | Great sounding GE 12AT7 NOS/NIB | $40 ea |
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| NEW GE JG 12AU7 NOS Large Flat Plate NOS 1950s | Outstanding large long plate 12AU7 GE Mil-Spec from early 1950s. NOS and sound is fabulous. | $35 ea |
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| GE 12AU7 NOS 1960s | Great sounding GE 12AU7 Grey Plates NOS/NIB 1960s LOW NOISE-LOW MICROPHONICS!! | $40 ea |
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| GE NOS 12AX7 1950s Large Gray Ribbed Plate |
One of the sounding 12AX7s. A real sleeper. Better than Telefunken or Amperex in many ways. Large flat gray plate for better sound-stage and smooth dynamics. Late 1950s-60s in GE commercial boxes. LOW NOISE-LOW MICROPHONICS!! | $95 ea | |
| GE NOS 12AX7 1960s-70s Gray Flange Plate Awesome sound, one of the best 12AX7s!!! | Early flange plate 12AX7, green lettering, GE retail boxes. Great for vintage Fender, Marshall guitar amps. Smooth, sweet, musical, rich souding. Lasts forerver. Low microphonics. Blows away most current 12AX7s LOW NOISE-LOW MICROPHONICS!! | $65 ea | |
| GE 12AX7WA (1980s) | Great sounding American 12AX7 type. All from the same batch. Rich, warm sonics. Lasts much longer than cheap foreign types. Perfect for Fender guitar amps and tube hi-fi preamps. Going fast, don't wait too long! LOW NOISE-LOW MICROPHONICS!! | $75 Ea | |
| GE 6072A Black Plate Super Premium for Pro-Audio/Tube Microphones 1963 Date Code | 1963 date codes all from the same batch. These are some of the finest-sounding 6072As ever made. GE logo with white ink in original orange, black and white boxes. Super low microphonics, very warm and dynamic-sounding. The very best for recording studio equipment, tube microphones, etc. Finest quality and best sound! | $100 each | |
| GE 6072A 1980s Date Code | Excellent quality for Pro-Audio, Hi-Fi and Guitar amp applications. NOS in Military boxes. Super low noise, low microphonics and sweet sound! | $75 each | |
| GE 12AY7 1950s Black Plate 5 Star Mil Spec Rare and Fabulous | Rare and excellent for tube mics, preamps and other audio and MI applications. Superb dynamics, ultra-low noise and low microphonics | $55 ea | |
| GE 12AY7 1960s | Great for Fender amps mu of 60. Perfect for harp amps or phono stages | $40 ea | |
| GE 5751 JAN 1980s Date Code | Excellent GE 5751 in NOS pristine condition. Great for warming up guitar amps, vintage hi-fi and mike preamps. Sweet, extended and detailed sounding. | $25 ea | |
| GE 5751 (1950s military in original boxes) |
1950s vintage 5751 with support rods and gray plates. Great sound in hi-fi and guitar amplifiers. | $100 ea | |
| GE 5814A 5 Star Black Plate | Very rare and great sounding 1950s military 12AU7 type. NOS/NIB | $75 ea | $30 ea driver, line stage or DAC |
| GE 5963/12AU7 5 Star 1956-57
date codes Like New Large Gray Plates Super Sweet and huge sounding |
Uncommon GE 12AU7 super high grade type for long life and low noise Five Star Rating Large gray plates huge sound, perfect 12AU7 for vintage amps or line stages. Like new, pulled from NOS vintage Navy Gear. | $30 ea | $15 ea driver, line stage low noise 5 Star triple mica black plate |
| Philips E182CC/12AU7 Dutch
Made - Very Rare Super 12AU7 Long Plates 1960s vintage |
This is the super 12AU7 with huge, long square plates, huge soundstage outstanding sonics. Works beautifully when you are looking for a stronger driver stage or bigger sounstage in a preamp. Rare and NOS 1960-70s vintage | $85 ea | |
| RCA 5751 JRC Gray Plate, | NOS prisitine examples of the most desirable 5751 NOS/NIB 1950-60s. Sweet, warm, musical, great in guitar amps and tube hi-fi. VERY SCARCE - THE BEST | $100 ea | $50 ea driver, line stage or DAC. |
| GE 12BH7 NOS 1960s | Med Mu Dual triode for McIntosh and other amps. Great sonics and long life. | $45 ea | |
 JAN/Philips 12AT7WC |
Another excellent 12AT7. Checked for low noise and microphonics. Smooth, musical sound. | $25.ea | |
| JAN JG 5751 Sylvania Black Plate 1953-55 NOS (The Best) | The ultimate Sylvania 5751, early 1950s date codes, triple getter, D getter ring. Fantastic Sound and SUPER RARE. Outstanding performerand in great demand. | SOLD OUT | $50 line grade |
| JAN CRC Sylvania 1954 5814A | Large flat black plate, D getter, triple mica, very rare. NOS Military surplus. Incredible dynamics. Selected for lowest noise and balanced sections. | $35 ea $70 matched pair |
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| JAN/Philips 5814/12AU7 1970s | A durable, smooth-sounding 12AU7 type. Selected for low noise and low microphonics. | $20.ea |
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| JAN/Philips 12AX7WA | A great sounding USA-made 12AX7 audio and guitar tube for a bargain price. These tubes are well made, long lasting and much better than current cheap foreign 12AX7s. Very warm, musical, smooth and have good dynamics. Hand Selected for low noise | $75.00 each | |
| RCA 12AT7 Command Series 1950s NOS/NIB | Ultra-performance 12AT7 black plates. Super low noise and great balance. The ultimate for phase inverter tubes in Fender and other amps. Also works fantastic in hi-fi applications. very rare | $90 ea One Piece Left Only!! |
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| RCA 12AT7 Black Plate 1950s Rare and Excellent | Hard to find NOS RCA 12AT7 Black Plates. Superb dynamics and warmth. Excellent for all audio and musical instrument applications | sold out | $35 ea |
| RCA 12AT7 1960s Gray Plate | Excellent smooth, warm sound, all of these are selected for low noise and low microphonics | $35 ea | $15 ea |
| Mullard 12AT7 Black Plate 1960s | Excellent UK - Blackburn tube selected for low noise | $55 ea | |
| Mullard CV455/12AT7 1960s NOS | Rare Mil-Spec Mullard UK tube great sound and great price. Excellent quality. I just found these and they are bargain priced. In Original Military Boxes. Tested for low noise and balanced sections. 1969 date code. | $80 ea | |
| Mullard M8136 CV4003/12AU7A 1970-80s. Box Plate Military packing | Ultimate 12AU7 for huge soundstage and dynamics. Box plate large gray anode 12AU7. Outstanding performer, huge sounstage, low microphonics. Tube is made by Mullard, but has M8136 military lettering on no Mullard shield. | $75 ea or $150 matched pair | |
| MULLARD
UK CV4004/12AX7A Box Plate NOS made in
UK 1970s Limited Number in stock!! |
This is considered the very best 12AX7 by many audio and guitar enthusiasts. I have a limited quantity of this outstanding tube. Guaranteed to make better music than any other 12AX7 in most gear. Huge box plate structure allows for awesome dynamics, huge soundstage and sweet sound. In original Mullard boxes!!! | sold out | |
| Mullard 12AX7/ECC83 NOS 1960-1970s | The original UK-made Mullard 12AX7 in original Mullard boxes. Tested for low noise and balanced sections. Rich, musical and sweet. Outstanding tone for Marshall, Vox and Fender guitar amps. Getting extremely rare now. I have a limited quantity in stock. | sold out | sold out |
| Mullard 12AX7 - GE Label and Box 1960s | Same as a real mullard without the label. If you are not snobby, this will do magic in your amp the same as the one above. Made in Blackburn, UK | $175 ea | |
| Philips-Miniwatt ECC82/12AU7A NOS 1960s Made in Holland | Outstanding 12AU7, similar in performance to famous Amperex 7316. Medium-sized gray plates. | $125 ea | |
| Philips-Miniwatt ECC83/12AX7A NOS 1960s Made in Holland | Incredible Dutch Made 12AX7. Better than the 12AX7 Bugle Boy. Very sweet, musical and detailed. Very rare. NOS and checked for low noise and low microphonics | $180 each NOS | |
| 12AU7 Bugle Boy Holland-Philips 1950s | Awesome 12AU7 Sound. Better than Mullards. Limited supply | $175 Each | $75 - Like new low noise, low hours with Bugle boy Logo 1960s vintage |
| Amperex Bugle Boy ECC83/12AX7 NOS 1960s Made in Holland | The ultimate and very best 12AX7 for guitar amps. This is #1 in the world by techs and musician's choice. Bugle Boy 12AX7, made in Holland by Philips. Outstanding quality, great for boutique guitar amps and high-end audio gear. Some say this sounds better than the Mullard ECC83. | sold out | sold out |
| R&T French ECC82/12AU7 1963 NOS Large Gray Plate | 1963 date codes, large gray plate, very musical, sweet and warm sounding. NOS/NIB in original French Military Boxes | $50 ea | |
| Mullard 12AX7 Long Plate 1950s | Used, but test great, low microphonics Large Plate 1950s Mullard 12AX7. These sound fantastic!!! | Sold Out | $85 ea used |
| Mullard 12AX7A Medium Plate 1960s | UK - Blackburn Mullard medium gray plate 12AX7. Sound fantastic. 1960-70s | sold out | $75 ea used |
| NEW Raytheon 12AU7 Black Plate 1940-50s. NOS MIL-SPEC US Navy Anchor on tube. Date Codes 1949-1952 | This is one of the finest-sounding of all NOS 12AU7s. Originally the lowest noise and microphonics of all the small signal tubes before Telefunken took hold in the US. HH Scott, Fisher, McIntosh, Altec-lansing and many others used Raytheon signal tubes because they tested the best. Large black plate D getter | $45 ea | |
| Raytheon 12AX7 Black Plate D Getter 1950s | One of the very best USA 12AX7s. Highly rated for its magical, musical performance. | $175 ea NOS | |
| NEW! RCA 5814 WA/12AU7 Command Series "D" Getter with Triple Mica Black Plates!! 1956 in Mint Boxes |
The ultimate 5814WA. RCA quality from the golden era of audio tubes. Famous black plates, D type getter, triple mica for the best sound, lowest noise and longest life 12AU7 type. In pristine 1956 boxes!! | $75 ea | |
| NEW! RCA 6189/12AU7 WA Command Series. Black Plate, "D" getter, triple mica. 1956 date codes. | Superb RCA Black Plate Quality 12AU7 type with D getter, Black plates, triple mica for the longest life, sweetest sounding 12AU7s. In Pristine like new RCA boxes from 1956-57. | $65 ea | |
| RCA 5963 Commercial Grade Medium Gray Plate 12AU7. Early 1960s Not Side Getter | Smooth and sweet, but bargain prices. Not side getter, but still has that great RCA sweet and smooth sound. | $25 ea | $12 ea line stage or driver |
| NEW! Early 1950s RCA 12AU7 Black PLATE. Top D getter NOS | Extremely rare and hard to find RCA 12AU7 Black Plate. NOS D getter. Date codes from early 1950s. The most magical and sweet 12AU7 | $65 ea | |
| RCA 12AU7A NOS Clear Top, Side Getter 1963 date code | Beautiful factory-fresh RCA 12AU7S from 1963 in original case. The tubes look like they were made last week!. Considered to be one of the finest US-made 12AU7s. Smooth, sweet, musical and very long lasting. Superior to any current foreign 12AU7s. | $65 ea | |
| RCA 12AU7A NOS Cleartop | The finest sounding and longest lasting US-made 12AU7. Sweet, mellow and very musical. In original RCA boxes. This is probably the best-sounding US-made 12AU7 available. | $85 each | $35 each |
| RCA 12AX7/ECC83 Medium Grey Plate 1960s NOS Best Sounding USA 12AX7 for Fender and Boutique Amps!!! |
This is the standard tube for Fender amps in V1 and V2 positions. Outstanding definition, dimension, warmth and musicallity. Perfect for new and vintage hifi preamps and line stages as well. Very desireable and long-lasting RARE. 30,000 hour plus life. This is the tube for maximum sweetness and warmth in your Fender vintage or modern amps. | sold out | $50 each |
| RCA 12AX7A NOS 1950s-60s NIB Large Gray Plate | For excellent tone and reliability in guitar amps, the RCA 12AX7 is awesome. Great for vintage and boutique guitar amps. These are tested for extremely low noise and balanced sections. Very hard to find now and these are in original boxes. | sold out | $75 Line Grade |
| 1950-60s RCA 12AY7 | For Fender Tweed amps, harp amps, phono stages, mic preamps. Outstanding quality NOS/NIB | $45 ea | |
 RCA 12BH7 1960s NOS Grey Plate (No Black Plates) |
This is the best sounding example of the 12BH7. Used in Audio Research, most Mcintosh tube amps and many other fine tube amplifiers. Get these while you can, they will never make them with this quality again. | $65.00 each | |
| RCA 5687 Blackplate (1960s) | Excellent driver tube, best of breed blackplate in original boxes. Also excellent for line stages similar characteristics to 6SN7 in 9-pin miniature. | $45 each | |
| RCA 7025/12AX7 NOS 1960-70s | The tube originally used in Black Face Fenders and other guitar amps in the 1960s. Low noise and low microphonic 12AX7 type. Excellent tone and reliability. One of the very best for guitar amps or hifi applications calling for a sweet-sounding and quiet 12AX7. Super selected Platinum low noise. | $220 ea | $75 used |
| RCA 7058 Medium Plate 12AX7 with 12.6 volt filaments | This is a super bargain, same as the famous RCA 12AX7 medium plate 1960s vintage, but filament voltage must be 12.6V. Originally used in mobile equipment, superb build quality and sonics. | $40 ea NOS | |
| Siemens West German 12AT7 1960s | Great sounding West German Siemens. Very Detailed with great imaging | $85 each | |
| Siemens ECC82/12AU7 1960s | Excellent 12AU7 variant. Made in West Germany. Superb dynamics, low microphonics. Very rare. NOS/NIB | $65 ea | |
| Siemens 5814A Made in West Germany Large Gray Plate | Fantastic 12AU7 made in Europe. Great for preamps, amps, long life. Great sound | $60 ea | |
| Sylvania 12AT7/6201 1960s | Premium Quality NOS Sylvania 12AT7 1960s | $35 ea | |
| Sylvania 12AU7/6189 | Premium NOS Sylvania 12AU7 1960s | $35 ea | |
| Sylvania 12AX7/ECC83 | Premium NOS Sylvania 12AX7 NOS 1960s | $75 ea | |
| Telefunken
ECC81/12AT7 (1970s) NOS/NIB
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The finest performing, finest sounding and lowest microphonics 12AT7 type. Original 1970s with the diamond cast in the bottom. In original Telefunken boxes. Large Telefunken logos on the tube. If you want the best for your Fender, VTL, etc. This is it. NOS and the very best! | $95 each NOS Perfect Low Noise West German | $55 ea Pefect Diamond Logo, low noise and balanced sections. 1960s |
| Telefunken ECC82/12AU7 NOS 1960s | Smooth plate 12AU7 Telefunken in NOS condition. One of the finest of all 12AU7 types. Great detail and soundstage with superb imaging. NOS/NIB Rare | $150 each | $70 ea Like new Low noise 1960s low hours. Perfect diamond logos |
| Used - Telefunken ECC83/12AX7 (used) 1960s | Used, but Platinum selected for low noise and microphonics. These are 100,000 hr tubes and sound great in just about everything you put them in. Great mids and extended highs, very musical and sweet. These are the real thing with the Diamond molded in the base. | $100 each with
perfect Diamond White Logo on tube low hours super long life
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$75 each Some or most of logo missing but tube is still excellent and performs perfectly. |
Great Sound 12AX7 Tungsram - East German 1970s Mullard Type. Excellent sound, ultra-close to real Mullard 12AX7 without the high price. |
Super fine 12AX7 - knock-off of Mullard ECC83 from the 1970s NOS White Label. tube has halo getter, medium gray plates and embossed metal tag inside tube. Super musical tube, long lasting. Hard to find. Made on original Mullard equipment supplied by Philips to Tungsram | $45 ea $170 matched Par |
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| Tung-Sol 12AU7 NOS 1950s | One of the best sounding 12AU7s. 1950s large gray plate NOS/NIB. Very rare. | $100 ea | $30 ea line stage, driver, or DAC |
| Tung-sol 12AX7 NOS 1950s | Considered by many to be the ultimate guitar amp tube!. NOS 1950s original box, extremely rare. Killer Tone! | sold out | $75 each - Low Noise Low Microphonics |
| NEW!1960 Tung-Sol 7025 RARE!!! Considered the best | NOS/NIB Tung-Sol 7025. The original tube used in Fender Tweeds! Unreal sound. Large gray plates, factory fresh 1950s boxes! Only a few left ULTRA-RARE | sold out |
Vintage Audio Triodes
| Tube Type | Description | NOS/NEW Price |
Used Test Good Price |
| NEW RCA CRC 6AS7G Black Plates Twin Triode 1940s NOS | This is the very best sounding version of the 6AS7G tube. 1940s vintage with black plates and top getter. Super high quality MIL-Spec. The best for your Atmasphere or other OTL amps, etc | $45 each limited qty. | |
| Western Electric 300B 1998 Original WE NOS | The very best 300B on the market. Compares well with vintage WE 300Bs from the 1940-50s. In original WE boxes | Sold Out | |
| GE VT-4C/211 | 211 matched pair in original military boxes from 1943. GE quality, much better than Chinese 211. Very rare matched pair in military pky from WW2 | $600/matched pair | $150 each good filament |
| RCA 801A/10 Power Triode On Sale!!! |
Great sounding bright emitter triode for SE or PP triode amps. 1940s vintage in original boxes. Black plate gold! 1942 Date Code Mint Condition. Incredible Sound | $200 matched pair | |
| RCA 10 Globe NOS 1930s | Beautiful Globe RCA type 10 bright emitter triode. Very rare in original box. Tests perfect! | $250 only one available | sold out |
| National Union 10 ST | 1940s NU 10 triodes in original boxes, NOS matched Pair. Very rare | $300 matched pair | |
| RCA 45 ST NOS 1940s | Black Plate NOS RCA 45 triodes. The best there is. In original boxes, matched pair. | $300 matched pair |
Sold out |
| RCA 245 Globe NOS | Extremely Rare RCA 245 Globe Tubes NOS in very beautiful boxes. Matched Pair. Black Plate 1929 date codes Or USED test very strong singles and pairs available. | sold out |
$150 each used $350/matched pr |
| Sylvania 45 Triode NOS | Sylvania 45 triodes, NOS/NIB from the 1940s. Matched Pair | $250 matched pair |
$45 used, test good |
| National Union 50 NOS | 1940s National Union Type 50 ST. NOS/NIB very rare and beautiful. | $350 one only NOS |
$150 used test good |
| Arcturus Type 50 Bubble Triode 1930 NOS/NIB Very Rare Black Plate | 1930s Arcturus type 50 triode bubble glass with original box, tests strong. Rare. Clear Glass, not blue glass. | $325 |
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| VT-137/1626 Triode | Original power triode used in Bob Danielak's Darling Amplifier. These are RCA or Hytron from 1940s in original boxes. Black Plate super sweet sound! | $30 ea $75 matched pair |
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| RCA 2A3 Dual Plate 1940-50s Black or
Grey Plates in Original Boxes
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The finest of the dual plate 2A3s. Very rich, smooth, detailed and sweet. An awesome upgrade for your newer SE2A3 amplifiers. All tubes are new and in original boxes. Pairs are matched closely. These tubes are very hard to find in NOS condition. Limited quantities | $300-400 /Matched Pair NOS/NIB |
$150 matched pair used test good |
| Sylvania 2A3 Black Plates 1940s-50s | The Sylvania 2A3 is another excellent tube that some prefer over the RCA. Original tubes, new in box with testing. Limited quantities. | CALL |
$135 matched pair used, test good |
| Sylvania 6A3 1940s Dual Black Plate | An early 6.3V filament version of the 6B4G. Four-pin base. Excellent-sounding vintage glass in original boxes. | $95 each $215 matched pair |
$35 each used, test good, matching available |
| Sylvania 6B4G Black Plates | The finest of the 6B4G types. In original 1940s boxes from WW2. Super high quality and long life. For that ultra-smooth triode sound in custom and vintage amps. | $65 each $135 matched pair |
$25 each used test good |
| NEW! RCA 6J5 GT Glass | Very early and rare 6J5 RCA NOS/NIB 1940-50 | $55 ea |
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| NEW! RCA 6J5 Metal | 1960-70 6J5 triode NOS RCA | $25 ea |
$5 ea used, test good |
| RCA or Sylvania 56 triode 1940-50s black plate | 2.5V ST type triode for the absolute best sound in DIY amps or preamps. These sound better than just about any small signal tube. New and in original boxes. 5 pin base | $35 each | $15 ea |
| NEW! Zenith\Sylvania Type 56 Triode | Very cool Zenith boxes from early 1940s. Type 56 triode in pristine condition | $40 each | |
| Hytron or Sylvania 76 triode 1940s black plate | 6.3V ST type triode for awesome depth detail and sweetness. 5 pin base and in original 1940s RCA red and black cartons. This is an unbelievable sleeper tube that is considered the best sounding preamp or driver tube by many tube insiders! | $50 each $100 matched pair |
$20 each used test good |
| RCA 811A NOS 1960s | Best sounding 811A. In original boxes, test strong. Matched pairs available | $85 $125/matched Pair |
$50 |
NOS Audio Output Pentodes and Tetrodes
| Tube Type | Description | NOS/New Price | Used Test Good |
| Amperex Bugle Boy EL34 Double D Getter 1960s | Hghest rated EL34 in the VTV test in issue #16. Double D getter with brown marble base. Superb for hi-fi and guitar applications. | $250/matched pair Used | |
| Amperex Dutch (Bugle Boy) EL34s (1950s-60s) Used xf-3, xf-4 | Used, but test very good Dutch Amperex El34s. All types and varieties available except metal base. We can match up pairs for an additional cost. Excellent sonics for vintage hi-fi and expensive tube guitar amplifiers. | Sold Out |
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| Ultimate
TONE! Bendix Red Bank 5992/6V6GTA Original Mil-Spec 1953 Date Codes in original Military Boxes!!!! The Ultimate 6V6GT Super heavy duty construction and tone to die for in your vintage and boutique amps!!! |
This was the top-rated 6V6GT
in VTV issue #10. Quote from Terry Buddingh, Editor of Guitar Player and Bass Player
magazine: "this tube was extremely detailed,,,The
bass was deep and well damped. Highs were extended, but not at all harsh. Without a doubt,
this was the best sounding 6V6 of the test. Rating 98 out of 100!!!! If you want the best 6V6GT, this is the king of the hill. None better. Your Deluxe reverb or boutique amp with sing with glee and your tone will be awesome. Super rare and in limited quantities. Price will go up soon as our limited supply dwindles. Don't wait, this is the magic key to your ultimate tone!!! |
SOLD OUT!!! | |
| Bendix JAN CEA 6384 Grey Base 1950s Ultra-High performance 6L6GC Derivative |
This is the finest 6L6GC type tube ever developed. Originally designed to be used in guided missles, fighter jets and other extreme applications. this beauty has thick high temperature glass, can withstand 12 Gs of force, has ceramic spacers, gold plated grids, black plates and D getter. Amps using 6L6GC must have their sockets rewired to accept this incredible tube. See VTV #7 on Bendix Tubes for rewiring information NOS 1950s | $100 ea | |
| Brimar
EL34 Dual Halo Getter Brown Base 1960s On SALE!!! |
These come packed in Brimar
boxes, but appear to be early 1970s Tesla EL34s which sound much better and last longer
than the current JJ EL34s. These were used by Marshall and HiWatt during the 1970s when Mullard production was slowing down and these are actually better quality than some of the mid-late 1970s Mullards!!! Very similar to XF-2 Mullards. Handle high voltage very well and will work with your vintage Marshall, Hi-Watts, and newer boutique EL34 amps. Maximum punch and crunch. Much better than any current production EL34 by a mile!! Only a few pairs and quads left, then they are all gone! |
$175/matched
pair $350/matched quad |
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| NEW! Ken-Rad JAN CKR 6V6GT/JAN NOS Output pentode from WWII New in box 1940s | Very sweet sounding 6V6GT for small single ended or push pull amps guitar. Best version is this one, black plate 1940s NOS WWII | $135 matched
pair NOS $65 each NOS |
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| Mullard EL34 (XF2) 1960s NOS Made in Blackburn-UK 1960s |
The holy grail of EL34s. Superb for Marshalls and other guitar amps. Supreme tone, crunch and punch. Also excellent for all tube hi-fi applications. Getting scarce now-precision matched | Sold Out | Sold Out |
| Mullard EL34 XF3 1960s NOS | Outstanding performer. The classic Mullard Crunch without the super high price of the XF2. Precision matched | $400/matched pair | $175 matched pr |
| Mullard EL34 (XF4) 1970s NOS | 1970s UK Blackburn production in GE or RCA boxes. Mullard date codes with single halo getter. 99% of the XF2 sound without the higher cost. Precision matched | $400/matched pair | $175 matched pr |
| JAN/Sylvania Big Bottle 6L6GC Grey Plate NOS 1960s Matched Pairs | An excellent tube for Fender and boutique amps. Solid reliability and maximum headroom and big tone. Much better than any of the import 6L6s. A close second to the RCA Black Plates. NOS/NIB in matched pairs. | sold out | sold out |
| GE/JAN 7581 1980s NOS/NIB | Super premium version of a GE 6L6GC Same big bottle as 6L6GC grey plate. Looks and tests exactly like a 6L6GC GE but is designed for commercial service and longer life. With brown marble base 1980s dates. The most powerful 6L6GC made!!! | $350/matched
pair
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| RCA 6F6GT 1960s | An extremely linear power pentode that can be used as an output tube or as a triode-connected driver tube with spectacular results. | $35 each | |
| RCA 6L6GA Vintage ST Bottles 1940s | Beautiful tubes in original early RCA boxes for collectors and to restore that vintage 1930s-50s amplifier. Great sound for modern hifi amps or guitar amps as well. | $80 each or $150 for a matched pair |
$50 matched pair used, test good |
| RCA 6L6 Metal for 1940s-50s | The original 6L6 type. No glass all metal. Extremely long life and low distortion. Preferred by many vintage experts and for original equipment restoration. | $45 each or $90 matched pairs |
$20 each or $40 matched pair, used test good. |
| RCA 6L6G Large ST Bottle 1940-50s | The perfect tube for vintage amps of all types. Smooth, musical and sweet with great dynamics. Precision matched pairs. Used, but like new with lots of life left | $150 each $300 matched pr |
$125/matched pair |
| RCA 6L6GC Black Plate Used 1960s vintage | Own the finest-ever 6L6GC! Awesome golden tone for vintage Fender amps and new boutique rigs. Handles 450V+ on the plate. | $80 each or $180/matched pair |
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| RCA
6L6GC Black Plate NOS Matched Pairs Very Limited Quantity |
The ultimate 6L6 type for Fender and other vintage tube guitar amps. Golden tone, vintage reality. Getting very hard to find in matched pairs. NOS and in original boxes, matched to within 2% The ultimate 6L6GC for all guitar amps!!! Worth every penny. Makes beautiful music!!! | $450 matched pair |
$175 matched pair used |
| RCA 6K6GT 1950s Black Plate | A very linear power pentode for Fender reverb units and other exotic applications. Getting hard to find. Best sounding for new and vintage Fender reverb units. | $35 each | |
| RCA 6V6GT 1948-50s Black Plate Matched Pairs NOS/NIB | Vintage Gold!! The sweetest killer tone for your vintage 1950s guitar amps such as Fender, Ampeg, Gibson, etc. In original boxes and closely matched for great tone and balance. A must for 6V6 amps. The ultimate 6V6GT!!! | $250/matched Pair | $90 matched pair. used test good |
| RCA 807 1940s-60s | This is another sleeper tube. A high-voltage beam tetrode with an ultra-cool plate cap. Can be used in circuits designed for 6L6s. Large ST bottle and in original RCA boxes. Be different, use 807s! | $40 each | $15 each, usd test good |
| RCA/Tung Sol 5881 1950s-60s | Actually a Tung-Sol with an RCA label and box. The ultimate for Fender tweed amps and other vintage amps as well as original equipment in many 1950s tube hi-fi amps. | $120 each or $220 matched pairs. | $125 matched pair, used, test good. |
| GE, RCA or Sylvania 7591A 1960s NOS Matched Pair | The best 7591A for vintage hifi and guitar amps. Closely matched in original box. Maximum sound and reliability. Very rare and hard to find in matched pairs. | $125 per matched pair | $65 matched pair used, test good |
| 6V6GT Brimar (British 6V6GT!) |
Super rich and bluest 6V6GT for Fender Champ, Deluxe, Gibson and new boutique amps. Powerful, beefy sounding with outstanding complexity and harmonics. Great for blues or jazz! Very similar sound to RCA Blackplate 6V6GT. | $75.00
each, $150 matched pr |
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GE 6V6GTA 1960s NOS/NIB |
Excellent NOS 6V6GT for new or vintage amps. Rich rand complex tone. Super tube for Deluxe Reverbs. Great Blues tones!!!! | $130/matched pair | $60 matched pair, used, test good. |
| Westinghouse 6V6GTA 1963 date code | Great Tone - Similar to RCA 6V6GTA Powerful and punchy 6V6 for Deluxe Fender and other high voltage 6V6 amps. They have a unique shaped plate structure and are awesome sounding. This one has killer tone!! | $135/ matched pair | |
| Sylvania 1941-45 JAN CHS 6V6GT/VT-107A NOS/NIB Now Back in Stock!! |
WWII Vintage black plate smoked gray glass, rich complex tone for vintage or boutique guitar amps. One of the best deals in vintage 6V6GTs.In some ways, better than the RCA 6V6GT. Very musical, sweet breakup, warm tone and good lively crunch. Very Rare! NOS | $75 each $150 matched pair NOS |
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| Sylvania 6V6GTA 1970s | Excellent upgrade from Sovtek and JJ 6V6s. Killer tone and long life. | $110/matched pair | $50 matched pair used, test good |
| Sylvania 6L6GA 1944 NOS JAN | Small ST bottle with great dynamics and warmth. Much better than any of the Russian or Chinese 6L6 types. In original US Military Boxes. | $75 each or $150 matched pair | $75 matched pair |
| RCA 6V6GTA 1960s Oval Gray Plate | The epitome of 6V6s with superb classic tone for vintage and boutique 6V6 amps. If you want the"golden tone," this is a hard one to beat. NOS/NIB | $200 matched pair NOS | $125 matched pair, used test good |
| RCA/ Canadian Marconi 6V6G Coke Bottle
NOS 1940-50
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Coke Bottle
6V6G. 1949-53 vintage Very smooth, warm and musical, vintage tone for vintage amps and new
ones. Very Rare in matched pairs and in limited supply. Highly recommended for 1950s guitar and harp amps. Tone to the max!!!! Marconi/RCA Made with super quality in very cool NOS 1950s boxes. Best Buy in 6V6NOS |
$145 matched pair NOS
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| RCA 6L6G 1940-50s NOS/NIB | Big bottle, warm sound great for vintage hi-fi or boutiqe single-ended guitar amps. Super fat sound and vintage tone. | $150 ea $300 Matched pair |
$50 each |
| Tung Sol 5881 NOS 1950-60s | The best 5881 in town. NOS/NIB and perfect for that tweed twang thang. Or original equiment in many vintage hifi amps from the 1950s | $150 each $275 Matched Pair |
$100 Matched pair |
| GE/RCA 5881 1960-70s NOS | Excellent for guitar amps, especially Tweed and boutique amps. Sweet, rich and punchy for awesome tone. | $200/matched pair | $60 matched pair, used, test good |
| JAN/Philips 5881 6L6WGB NOS/NIB-1960s | The original item. Best for that funky twang in vintage Fender amps and newer boutique reissues. NOS/NIB. | $110 matched pair | |
| RCA/Philps 7355 |
High-quality audio pentode for Harman-Kardon, Stromberg-Carlson and Bogen amplifiers from the 1960s | $60 each or $120/matched pair |
$60 matched pair, used test good |
| GE 6550A 1980s |
The classic high-power 6550. New in original boxes and available in both matched pairs and matched quads. Great for AR, CJ, Dynaco, Citation, etc. Superb bass control and sweet mids, highs. | $250 matched pairs, $500 matched quads |
$160 matched pair, used test good |
| Philips 6550 (1970s) |
An extremely rare and desirable 6550 type. Used in many classic tube amps. Noted for rich, balanced sound and sweet mids. | $175 each or $350 for matched pair |
$125 matched pair, used test good |
| Tung-Sol 6550 All three versions available.
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Original coke-bottle ST 6550s from the 1950s and 60s. Noted for smooth, rich sound and great musicality. This is the ultimate 6550. | $400 per matched pair, dpending on year and plate structure |
$85 each or $225 matched pair |
| GE or RCA 7868 (round top) 1970s | Get yours while you can. For Fisher 400 rcvr, Sherwood amps and others. Super-high quality output beam pentode. Perfect tubes all from the same batch and same date codes. | $60 each $140 matched pair |
$55/matched pair, used, test good |
| Sylvania 8417 | The very finest 8417 for your Quicksilver and Fisher SA100 amplifiers. Long life, high power and reliability. These are the ones that are specified by Quicksilver for best performance. Get yours now, these will never be made again! | $150 Each Sylvania NOS 1960s $300 matched Pair |
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Amperex Bugle Boy EL84 |
1959 date codes, NOS/NIB Amperex EL84 Bugle Boy. The finest tone this side of heaven. Considered by many as the very best EL84 ever! | SOLD OUT The Best There is!!! Expensive but worth it. Very limited supply! |
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| Mullard EL84
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A super performance version of the Mullard EL84/7189. These EL84s are sweet, powerful and extremely musical. This is very desirable EL84 variant. Great for Boogie, Bruno, Dr. Z, Marshall, Budda, and Vox guitar amps. We now have these in matched pairs and quads. Awesome in your EL84 guitar or hi-fi tube amps! British made with Philips logo and box. Made in Blackburn, UK the Mullard factory! Handles 450 Volts on the plate, no problem! | $350/matched pair | |
| GE EL84 1960s |
Excellent, balanced and musical tube. Perfect for new and funky vintage EL84 PP amps. Great upgrade from JJ and Sovtek EL84s. | $150/matched pair | Sold Out |
| JAN/Philips EL84 | One of the best sounding EL84 6BQ5 types available in matched pairs and quads. Super performance in high-quality boutique guitar amps and vintage audio equipment. Long life, and excellent upgrade from JJ or Sovtek EL84s | $75 each, $150 matched pair or $220 matched quad | Sold Out |
| RCA EL84 1960s and 1970s | Some of these look like black plate Sylvanias from the 1970s. Awesome sweetest tone for your coolest amp. | $75 each or $150/ matched pair | Sold Out |
| Siemens EL34/6CA7 1970s NOS Dimple Top Made in East Germany
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This is a great tube used in Marshalls and hi-fi equipment of the era These are the ones that Marshall used in the 1970s with the dimple on the top of the glass. I have a case of NOS Siemens East German (probably made by RFT) available. These are much better than JJ, Sovtek or Ei EL34s. Richer Dynamics, smooth, musical sound, great guitar crunch. Awesome!!!! | $175 matched
Pair $250 matched Quad |
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| Siemens West German EL84/6BQ5 Early 1970s | Great sounding EL84 for vintage and boutique guitar amps. Also works extremely well in new and vintage hifi. Superb craftsmenship and long life. Beautiful sounding tube very similar to Mullard EL84,extra fine tone and super long life. | $150 matched
pair $275 matched quad |
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| Telefunken EL84 1960s | NOS/NIB matched pair Telefunken EL84. Very Rare and the best sound! | Sold Out | |
| Telefunken EL84 used | Used matched pairs Telefunken EL84 | $150 mp | |
| East German Ultra Rare Tungsram EL84 1960s Vintage NOS | Awesome tone as reported by Terry Buddingh, Guitar Player Magazine writer and tube expert. "The Tungsram EL84 gave a more aggressive hard rosk sound and somewhat more growling, mean presentation than the Amperexes. Harmonically rich with a nice HARD ROCK sound." VERY RARE and DESIREABLE EL84. | $200/matched pair | |
| NEW! Mullard EL37 Matched Pair 1960s | Outstanding quality UK EL37.Used, test very strong pair. Sweet, dynamic and rich. NOS 1950s. The very best of the 6L6 types. | $500 | |
| Genalex KT66 Grey Bottle NOS/NIB 1950s |
Outstanding quality of sound. The best dynamics for any 6L6 amp. Huge sound and incredible detail. Very Rare | Sold Out | $375/matched pair |
Misc. Audio Tubes
| Tube Type | Description | NEW/NOS Price |
Used Test Good Price |
| Western Electric 417A/5842 NOS | NOS 1950s WE 417A NOS/NIB. One of the lowest distortion tubes ever made. Great for custom phono stages and expensive amplifiers | $45 | |
| Tung Sol 6AK5W Black Plate 1952-54 NOS | Outstanding replacement tube for Metasonix modules and radio applications. NOS Black Plate Tung SOL!!! Very rare in original military boxes | $20 ea | |
| ECC85/6AQ8 Philips Made in Holland 1960s | These are the finest ECC85 tubes for Fisher, Marantz, Scott and other tuners. Super long life and great tone. Very Rare 1960s | $55 each NOS | |
| NEW! Sylvania 6BH6 for Marantz 5, 8 and 8B amps | NOS 1950s Sylvania 6BH6 for your Marantz amps and other applications. NOS and perfect | $30 ea | |
| 6AQ5/CV1862 Brimar UK Made NOS 1950s | Super sweet 7 pin miniature output tube. Rare Brimar UK Brand 1950s in original boxes. Black plate and really sweet!!! | $25 ea | |
| GE 6LQ6 Sweep Tubes | Rare 6LQ6 sweep tubes. Inquire about more sweep tubes we have in stock. Not listed here. | See Sweep Tube Section | |
| Sylvania 5687 Black Plate | Outstanding quality 5687 for hifi applications.1960s NOS/NIB | $35 ea | Sold Out |
| GE 5963 5 Star 1956 | Huge Gray Plates like new, GE 5 Star 1950s vintage incredible sound for preamps and drivers | $15 ea | |
| GE 6CG7 | NOS GE 6CG7 1950--60s | $45 ea | |
| RCA 6CG7 CLEAR TOP | /the very best sounding of all the 6CG7s NOS 1950-60s vintage. CLEAR TOP for the very best sound and super long life. In original boxes. | $85 ea | |
| Tung-Sol 6CG7 1950s | NOS outstanding sound, round plates, in original prisitne 1950s boxes. These are fantastic | Sold Out | |
| Sylvania 6CG7 NOS | Medium mu US made 6CG7 Clear tops NOS/NIB Outstanding sound and long life | $45 ea | $15 |
| ECF80/6GH8 Chelmer Valve UK Made | Another scarce, but great sounding driver tube for Scott integrated amps and other applications for 6GH8. 1960 vintage in original boxes | $25 ea | |
| 6GH8 Mullard UK 1960s | The best driver tube for Scott 299, 222, LK48, LK72 amps, etc. Genuine Mullard UK 1970s vintage made in Blackburn. in El Menco Boxes | $55 ea | |
| ECF80/6GH8 Mullard UK | In beautiful NOS Red and Black Mullard boxes with Mullard Logo. Very rare. Perfect driver and phase inverter for your vintage inegrated amplifier | $75 ea | |
| 6U8 GE, RCA or JAN Sylv | Another driver tube used in Scott and Sherwood amps. 1970-80s | $18 ea | |
| 12BY7 RCA, Sylvania | For Citation 2 front-ends NOS/NIB highest quality 1960s | $15 ea | $8 ea |
| GE or RCA 7247 | USA Made 7247 Best Quality, very musical. NOS/NIB 1960s | $65 ea | $20 |
| RCA or GE 7199 NOS 1970s | Best quality US made 7199. Perfect for Dynaco, Fisher, Scott, etc. amps. Much better than Russian type. Low noise and the best sound for your amps NOS/NIB Getting scarce! | $65 ea | $20 |
| Amperex EF86 NOS 1960s Bugle Boy and Orange Label Globe Logo | The sweetest EF86 on the planet! Bargain priced , ultra-low noise, low microphonics, and moe. In original 1960's Amperex boxes. Super selected. | $100 ea | |
| Genalex Z-729 EF86 1960 NOS/NIB | Considered by many expersts: The best EF86 for tube mikes, Matchless amps and other applications. Sweet depth and incredible imaging. NOS/NIB Extremely rare. Sealed bag in original boxes. Only a few available | $250 each | |
| Amperex or Mullard EF86 NOS/NIB 1960s |
Super high-quality audio pentode used in the best European studio equipment. Gold-plated grids and ultra-low noise and distortion. These would make an excellent mike preamp or ultra-performance phono preamp. | $95 ea | |
| Telefunken EF86 1960s NOS Vintage THE BEST | These are from Europe and considered to be the the ultimate EF86 for tube mics, preamps and line stages as well as boutique guitar amps. Premium selected, for lowest noise and micronphonics. This will bring your sound up at least 5 notches!!! | $200 each NOS | |
| RCA 6CK4 1950s NOS | Octal-based low mu power or driver triode. Great for headphone amps, driver tubes and other high-quality audio applications NOS | $15 each | |
| Sylvania 6JK6 | For your Marantz 10B tuner. Get these while you can. Extremely high gain IF stage tubes. Another one that will be impossible to get in a few years. | $35.00 each | |
| GE 396A/2C51/5670 Great for Shandling CD Players. NOS/NIB | An excellent sounding bargain tube. Medium-mu, low microphonics and great sonics. Perfect for line stages and drivers for amplifiers. Works excellent in Shandling CD Players | $8.00 each | |
| 6GK5 for Fisher 500C | Sylvania or Westinghouse 6Gk5 for Fisher 500C FM section. Getting hard to find. Get a spare for your set today. MADE IN USA | $15 each NOS | |
| Western Electric (WE) WE396A
1950s - 1980s NOS Black Plate THE BEST!!!! |
The WE396A is an incredible tube. Originally used by ATT for telephone amplifiers, it sounds rich, dynamic and detailed. It has low noise and low microphonics. It can sound better than any 6922 or 7308 in the right preamp application. Perfect for the Shandling CD Player It has the same pinout as the 2C51 or 5670, but is the best of breed. In original Western Electric boxes! | $50- each 1950s Matched pairs $100
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$25 ea |
| Siemens 5814/12AU7 1970s NOS Made in West Germany | One of the very best 12AU7 types. Super quality, low microphonics and smooth-detailed sound. Perfect for CD players, preamps, line stages and driver stages in vintage and modern gear. | $35.00 each | |
| Siemens 6U8A 1970s NOS in Factory Boxes Great Price and excellent sound | European-made super quality 6U8 driver tubes. Perfect for most McIntosh tuners, Sherwood and Scott Receivers, Scott tube integrated amplifiers. In original orange and blue Siemens boxes. | $15 each NOS 1970s | |
| Westinghouse 6AH5 | German-made by Siemens dual diode for the first RF front-end of your Fisher tube tuner or 400, 500B, 800B receivers. Replacing this tube in your tuner or receiver will increase sensitivity and overall performance. | $5 each | |
| RCA or Sylvania 0B2 Regulator Tube | Seven Pin Voltage Regulator tube for various applications and designs. Can be used as replacements or for power supply regulation. NOS | $12 ea | |
| RCA or Sylvania OA2 | Seven Pin Voltage Regulator tube for various applications and designs. Can be used as replacements or for power supply regulation. NOS | $15 ea | |
| 2050/VT-245 Gas Thyratron for Juke Boxes and Regulated Supplies by RCA | Early 1950s NOS RCA 2050s | $25 ea |
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