Vacuum Tubes

The first electronic amplification of sound was done with Vacuum Tubes. We have pre-amp, power and rectifier vacuum tubes among other types in New Old Stock from the golden era of American & European manufacturing as well as current production tubes from today.
Vacuum Tube - 6DG6GT / 6W6GT, Beam Power Amplifier
Beam power pentode intended for service as an audio power amplifier.
$3.90
Vacuum Tube - 6550C, Svetlana
The Svetlana 6550C is an excellent choice for users looking to upgrade their current 6550 tubes. This Russian tube features a robust plate design offering a high level of performance. The 6550C offers the classic big and open sounds that made the 6550 famous. The Svetlana 6550C works in any 6550 position. “Svetlana tubes are quite simply the absolute best. We design and manufacture our tubes, engineered for demanding high fidelity, reliability and overall warmth. Be sure to insist on genuine Svetlana vacuum tubes the next time you retube -- you'll be getting the absolute best possible tubes for any demanding application.” -Svetlana
Starting at $68.70
Vacuum Tube - KT88, JJ Electronics, Blue Glass
Blue glass envelope. A sonically faithful reproduction of the original tubes with a robust construction encased in a thick glass envelope. The JJ KT88 delivers a powerful 42 Watts with plenty of headroom to spare. This tube has a tone that is warm and lively with a detailed and balance response.
Starting at $71.85
Vacuum Tube - KT88-STR, Redbase, Tube Amp Doctor
The TAD KT88-STR Redbase® is built in the style of the early British MOV KT88 with the big and heavy glass envelope and beautifully polished metal base. The Redbase® features a gold control grid for outstanding performance and reliable stability. A breath-takingly big and precise tone and great appearance make the new TAD KT88-STR Redbase® the best choice for both, high-end audio applications and powerful bass guitar amps, providing a natural and three dimensional tone with pleasingly full warmth and fine, subtle highs. A very musical response, with great sound and finest details in mids and top-end; a linear and harmonious overall response with a very organic tone, make the TAD KT88-STR Redbase® TAD’s favorite tube in the KT88 and 6550A class.
Starting at $67.50
Vacuum Tube - EL509, JJ Electronics
The JJ Electronic EL509S is an eight pin octal based version of the EL509 / EL519. This modified version does not have the top plate cap which is instead wired to a pin on the octal base. This tube is rated for 700V and 42 Watts plate dissipation. The JJ EL509 is popularly used in output transformerless OTL amplifiers.
Starting at $58.95
Vacuum Tube - 6V6, Tetrode, Beam Power
Heater-cathode type beam power amplifier tube designed for service in the output stage of a-c or battery-operated equipment.
$17.90
Vacuum Tube - 12AB5, Tetrode, Beam Power
Beam power tube of the 9-pin miniature type designed for use as the output amplifier in automobile radio receivers operating from a 12-volt storage battery. The 12AB5 can provide high power output.
$5.90
Vacuum Tube - 7581A, Tung-Sol Reissue
Rated for more power than the standard 7581 (35W plate dissipation vs 30W plate dissipation).
Starting at $46.60
Vacuum Tube - 6JE6C / 6LQ6, Beam Power Amplifier
Beam pentode featuring Novar construction with a special plate fin. The fin provides improved heat distribution and a greater plate dissipation capability. This in turn increases reliability under rated conditions.
$69.90
Vacuum Tube - 807, Beam Power Amplifier
Beam pentode for power amplifier, oscillator, and modulator applications.
$24.70
Vacuum Tube - 6BQ5 / EL84, Pentode, Power
Power amplifier pentode designed for use in the audio-frequency power output stage of television and radio receivers and in high fidelity amplifiers.
$39.90
Vacuum Tube - KT120, Tung-Sol Reissue
Super-premium Octal Beam Tetrode, impervious to overload when used at parameters found in existing 6550/KT88/KT90 circuits. Plate dissipation of 60 watts and higher current handling capacity has allowed the design of new amplifiers which are unique, extremely powerful and stable.
Starting at $81.30
Vacuum Tube - 300B, JJ Electronics
This triode has a full 40 Watts of power. The robust build of the JJ 300B offers high reliability in a classy package. Each tube comes with a factory certification with sets dual matched for anode current and gain. The JJ 300B has a balanced and detailed sound with a wide frequency response.
Starting at $179.95
Vacuum Tube - EL84 / N709, Genalex Gold Lion
Super Premium power pentode, highest quality in current production. Perfect for Vox AC30, from soft overdrive and organic sustain to great harmonic crunch. Used in many vintage HiFi applications.
  • Unique single halo type getter & plate coating
  • N709/6BQ5 equivalent
Starting at $41.95
Vacuum Tube - 6CM6, Tetrode, Beam Power
Miniature beam power pentode designed for service as a general purpose audio power amplifier or vertical deflection amplifier in television receiver sweep circuits
$6.90
Vacuum Tube - 6L6GC, Svetlana
Superior power beam tetrode, engineered for demanding high fidelity, reliability and overall warmth. Traditional brown base.
Starting at $45.45
Vacuum Tube - EL34B, Shuguang
The legendary Shuguang EL34B vacuum tube has returned. From pristine cleans to soaring leads, these octal based pentodes deliver dynamic range and reliability and are the perfect fit for any amplifier. Designed to excel in both vintage and contemporary amplifiers, the EL34B offers a harmonically rich sound that breathes life into your music. From sparkling cleans to saturated overdrive tones, these tubes provide a dynamic range that captivates listeners and inspires performers. Engineered for durability and consistency, the Shuguang EL34B tube ensures reliable performance even under the most demanding conditions. Whether you're tracking in the studio or rocking the stage, you can trust these tubes to deliver unparalleled tone and reliability every time.
Starting at $23.95
Vacuum Tube - 2A3, JJ Electronics
The JJ Electronic 2A3 features a robust construction in a beautiful thick glass envelope. The JJ 2A3 offers 40 Watts of plate dissipation which far surpasses the headroom of other 2A3 tubes by 25 Watts. The single plate build and increased ratings give this tube the highest reliability. The JJ 2A3 has amazing detail and clarity with excellent separation.
Starting at $179.95
Vacuum Tube - KT88, Mullard Reissue
Premium Octal beam Tetrode, an exact copy of the KT88 valve manufactured by Marconi-Osram for Marshall in the late 1960s and 70s. Powerful, balanced and detailed soundstage with full bass.
  • Direct replacement for any 6550 types
  • Excellent replacement output valve for the Marshall Major, retains the original sound
  • Equally well suited for hifi
Starting at $72.20
Vacuum Tube - 6AG7 / 6AK7, Pentode, Power
Metal, power-amplifier pentode primarily designed for use in the output stage of video amplifiers. The tube is capable of operating at high plate current levels and exhibits high transconductance and high power sensitivity.
$7.90
Vacuum Tube - 6CA5 / 6EH5, Tetrode, Beam Power
Miniature beam power pentode designed for service as an audio output amplifier. It features high power sensitivity at relatively low plate and screen voltages.
$3.90
Vacuum Tube - 6SN7, Electro-Harmonix
Electro-Harmonix 6SN7 medium-mu twin triode preamp tube. Made in Russia. New low noise HiFi 6SN7.
$32.60
Vacuum Tube - E34L, JJ Electronics, Blue Glass
Blue glass envelope. The JJ Electronic E34L adds more power to a standard EL34 due to its higher grid voltage rating. This increase gives the tube more headroom and a tighter response on the low end. The wide frequency response of this tube offers excellent harmonics that work in a variety of genres ranging from the cleanest cleans to rich and aggressive breakup.
Starting at $30.69
Vacuum Tube - 35B5, Tetrode, Beam Power
Miniature beam power amplifier especially designed for use in the power output stage of a-c/d-c receivers. Its small size and high efficiency make the tube especially useful where space limitation prevent the use of larger types.
$3.55