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 - 12AJ6, Duplex Diode, Triode
Miniature double didoe, high-mu triode intended for use as a second detector audio amplifier. It is designed for operation where the heater and plate voltages are supplied directly from a 12-volt automotive storage battery.
$3.90
Vacuum Tube - 12AL5, Dual Diode
Combines two independent diode units in the 7-pin miniature construction. Its high perveance permits high efficiency in either FM or AM detector service.
$7.90
Vacuum Tube - 12AL8, Triode, Tetrode
Power tetrode, medium-mu 9-pin miniature for use in automobile radio receivers operated directly from 12-volt storage batteries.
$5.90
Vacuum Tube - 12AT6 / HBC90, Dual Diode, Triode
Combined high-mu voltage amplifier and double-diode detector using the 7-pin miniature construction. It is intended to provide output voltage adequate for full-power output of most beam-power tubes.
$6.90
Vacuum Tube - 12AT7 / B739, Genalex Gold Lion, Gold Pin
Genalex Gold Lion ECC81/B739 (12AT7) dual triode preamp tube with gold pins. Made in Russia. Original Genalex Gold Lion ECC81/B739 tubes are considered the best 12AT7 types ever made. They are also among the rarest types available. They exhibit a large detailed soundstage that is characterized by an expressive midrange, deep tight bass, and a smooth extended high end. The reissue Genalex Gold Lion ECC81/B739 recreates the sound signature of the original. This tube features balanced sections and gold plated pins.
$62.35
Vacuum Tube - 12AT7 / ECC81, Electro-Harmonix
Electro-Harmonix 12AT7 / ECC81 Vacuum Tube Large plate format, superior dissipation over the originals. Perfect for reverb and driver circuits.
$21.65
Vacuum Tube - 12AT7 / ECC81, JJ Electronics
A good choice for phase inverters, reverb drivers, and general preamp use. This tube offers low noise, low microphonics, and warm smooth tones at a great price. Like all JJ tubes, it has a rugged construction that doesn’t compromise the sound of your amp. The JJ 12AT7 is a solid replacement for any 12AT7, ECC81, or 6201 tube. It can also be used to replace 12AX7 tubes in position 1 to reduce gain.
Starting at $19.80
Vacuum Tube - 12AT7 / ECC81, Triode, Dual, HI-MU
The 12AT7 is a miniature, high-mu, twin triode designed for use as a grounded-grid radio-frequency amplifier or as a combined oscillator and mixer at frequencies below approximately 300 megacycles.
$23.95
Vacuum Tube - 12AT7 / ECC81-Cz, Tube Amp Doctor, Premium Selected
The TAD ECC81 / 12AT7-Cz is selected with regards to a tight balance of both triodes making it ideal for the use as a balanced phase inverter. In addition to the perfect symmetrical systems, the strong amplification characteristics of the TAD ECC81 / 12AT7-Cz support increased dynamics of the output stage when used as phase driver or phase inverter tube. Q: When does a power tube become a Premium Selected power tube? A: All power tubes labeled Premium Selected have passed the following tests:
  • Plate Current (PC) and Amplification (TC)
  • Low Noise Test
  • Microphonic Test
  • Sonic Tests
  • Shock Tests
  • Listening Tests
  • Shorts & Leakage Tests
$24.95
Vacuum Tube - 12AT7, Mullard Reissue
Mullard 12AT7 / ECC81 dual triode preamp tube. Made in Russia.
$26.80
Vacuum Tube - 12AT7, Tung-Sol Reissue
Tung Sol 12AT7W / 6201 dual triode preamp tube. Made in Russia. Premium Twin Triode ideal for use in reverb and driver circuits. Superior dissipation compared to NOS versions of this tube.
• Extra-low microphonics makes it the best 12AT7 choice for reverb circuits. Also suitable for HiFi.
• Factory selected for closest tolerances and most consistent performance
• ECC81 equivalent
$26.80
Vacuum Tube - 12AT7WC, Electro-Harmonix
Electro-Harmonix 12AT7WC dual triode preamp tube. Made in Russia. “Xtra Low Microphonic”. Small plate format dual triode, with low microphonics and superior dissipation compared to NOS originals. Ideal for reverb circuits.
$29.35
$23.95
Vacuum Tube - 12AU6, Pentode, Sharp Cut-Off
The 12AU6 is a pentode amplifier having a sharp cut-off control characteristic using the miniature construction. With high transconductance, low grid-plate capacitance, it is intended for service as either an RF or AF amplifier.
$5.90
Vacuum Tube - 12AU7 / 6189, Tung-Sol Reissue
Tung Sol 12AU7W / 6189 dual triode preamp tube. Made in Russia.
$26.80
Vacuum Tube - 12AU7 / B749, Genalex Gold Lion, Gold Pin
Genalex Gold Lion ECC82/B749 (12AU7) dual triode preamp tube with gold pins. Made in Russia. The original Genalex Gold Lion ECC82/B749 is one of the most rare 12AU7 types ever made. This tube featured superb linearity, balanced sections, and extremely low noise. The reissue Genalex Gold Lion ECC82/B749 features gold plated pins and has been carefully engineered to recreate all of the attributes of the original. This tube is a premium replacement for all 12AU7, ECC82, 5814, and 6189 types.
$62.35
Vacuum Tube - 12AU7 / ECC82, JJ Electronics
A medium gain dual triode built with the quality and reliability that we’ve come to expect from a JJ tube. This 12AU7 offers smooth tones and clear definition which is why it’s no surprise that this tube is often found in hifi equipment as well as guitar amplifiers.
Starting at $19.85
Vacuum Tube - 12AU7, Mullard Reissue
Mullard 12AU7 / ECC82 dual triode preamp tube. Made in Russia.
$26.80
Vacuum Tube - 12AU7A / ECC82, Electro-Harmonix
Superior medium-Mu Twin Triode for use in preamplifier and driver circuits. Standard replacement for all circuits requiring 12AU7/ECC82 types.
Starting at $21.65
Vacuum Tube - 12AU7A / ECC82, Triode, Dual, Medium MU
Medium-mu twin triode intended for service in radio and television receivers or in audio amplifiers. The tube is suitable for use in a variety of stages, such as general-purpose amplifier, phase inverter, oscillator, or multivibrator.
$22.90
Vacuum Tube - 12AU7A / ECC82, Tube Amp Doctor, Premium Selected
The Perfect Choice for Stereo Audio Applications - Ideal as a Balanced Driver. Latest revision providing great musical performance and rich tone. This TAD 12AU7A / ECC82 has especially strong systems which are selected to provide two symmetric triodes. The perfect choice for stereo audio applications and ideal as a balanced driver.
$24.30
Vacuum Tube - 12AV5GA, Tetrode, Beam Power
Telefunken Brand. Miniature medium-mu twin triode intended for service in radio and television receivers or in audio amplifiers.
$4.90
Vacuum Tube - 12AV6, Dual Diode, Triode
Combines a high mu triode and two independent diode units in the 7-pin miniature construction. It permits a single tube to function as detector, AVC rectifier, and audio amplifier.
$5.90
Vacuum Tube - 12AV7, Twin Triode
Miniature, medium-mu twin triode for use as a radio-frequency amplifier or as a combined oscillator and mixer in VHF television receivers. It my also be used as an audio-frequency amplifier.
$6.90