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 - 6550WE, Sovtek
The Sovtek 6550WE was designed to be the finest 6550 ever produced. Thicker plates, improved heat dissipation, higher transconductance, and increased linearity are just some of the inherent aspects of the new Sovtek super 6550s. The resulting performance advantages include 5% higher output power, increased reliability, greater headroom, and superior tone. The 6550WE features a metal-ringed base for increased power-handling capabilities.
Starting at $67.35
Vacuum Tube - 6550, Electro-Harmonix
Superior high-power Octal Beam Tetrode, suitable for any amp using 6550 or KT88. Designed to hold up in even the most punishing environment of high powered bass amps, such as Ampeg SVT. With 42 watts of plate dissipation in tetrode operation and 44 watts in triode, power is improved even over desirable vintage types.
Starting at $67.35
Vacuum Tube - KT66, Genalex Gold Lion
Super Premium power beam tetrode & exact copy of the original clear glass KT66, used in the early Marshall amps which created Eric Clapton’s "Bluesbreaker" Tone.” Full sound with improved bass response and shimmering top-end.
  • Originally a British equivalent to 6L6 and a mainstay of the British hi-fi industry
  • Used in 50s - 60s hi-fi favorites such as the Heath W-5M and many Leak amplifiers
Starting at $67.35
Vacuum Tube - 6L6GC, Beam Power Amplifier
Beam power pentode primarily designed for use in audio-frequency power amplifier applications. Features include high power output capabilities, high plate and screen dissipation ratings, high efficiency, high power sensitivity, and low distortion.
$66.95
Vacuum Tube - 5AR4 / GZ34 / U77, Genalex Gold Lion
Genalex Gold Lion U77 / GZ34 full-wave rectifier tube. Made in Russia.
$62.90
Vacuum Tube - 12AX7 / B759, Genalex Gold Lion
Genalex Gold Lion ECC83/B759 (12AX7) dual triode preamp tube with gold pins. Original Genalex Gold Lion ECC83/B759 tubes are considered among the best 12AX7 types ever made. They are hard to find and when they are available, they are expensive. They exhibit a large detailed soundstage that is sought after by discerning audiophiles who demand the highest quality sound. The reissue Genalex Gold Lion ECC83/B759 recreates the sound signature of the original. This tube features balanced sections and gold plated pins.
$62.35
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 - 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 - 6JS6C, Beam Power Amplifier
Compactron beam power pentode designed for use as a horizontal deflection amplifier in color television sets.
$61.00
Vacuum Tube - 7189A, Pentode, Beam
New-Old-Stock (NOS) tube. The 7189A is a power-amplifier pentode designed for use in the audio-frequency power output stage of television and radio receivers and high-fidelity amplifiers. It differs from the 7189 in having a higher screen-voltage rating and in specifying the internal connections to pins 1 and 6. See T-7189
$60.90
Vacuum Tube - 7189, Pentode, Beam
New-Old-Stock (NOS) tube. The 7189 is a power-amplifier pentode designed for use in the audio-frequency power output stage of television and radio receivers and high-fidelity amplifiers. It differs from the 7189A in having a lower screen-voltage rating and no internal connections to pins 1 and 6. It cannot be used as a replacement for a 7591A in most situations.
$60.90
Vacuum Tube - 12AX7-A, Triode, Dual, High MU
Miniature high-mu twin triode each section of which has an individual cathode connection - especially suited for use in resistance-coupled voltage amplifiers, phase inverters, multivibrators, and industrial-control circuits.
$59.95
Vacuum Tube - KT88, JJ Electronics
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. The JJ KT88 is an excellent choice for Hi-Fi stereo equipment as well as guitar amplifiers. It can be used in place of 6550 tubes.
Starting at $59.95
Vacuum Tube - 7025, Triode, Dual, High MU
Miniature, high-mu, twin triode primarily designed for use in low-level stages of high-gain audio-frequency amplifiers. Use of the 7025 in this application is advantageous because of its low hum output.
$59.95
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Vacuum Tube - 6550A, Classic Series, Psvane
The Psvane 6550A is a beam pentode with an octal base rated for up to 42W of plate dissipation. The Psvane 6550A is designed specifically for audio spectrum power-amplification and can deliver plenty of power in a push pull configuration with smooth and balanced response. The Psvane Classic Series is focused on the reproduction of popular vacuum tubes found in classic audio equipment. When designing the Classic Series, Psvane collected the most sought-after NOS tubes and analyzed each element of their construction, incorporating the most effective manufacturing techniques to produce stable tubes with excellent sound. Whether used in guitar amplifiers or hifi stereo systems, the Psvane Classic Series vacuum tubes excel in all applications. Psvane has been producing high quality vacuum tubes since 2011. The Psvane team originally formed in Shuguang’s high-end tube division but eventually split off to form their own brand.
$59.95
Vacuum Tube - 5881 / 6L6WGB, Tetrode, Beam Power
The 5881 is the electrical equivalent to types 6L6 and 6L6GC except that the plate and screen dissipation ratings have been increased approximately 20 percent.
$59.90
Vacuum Tube - 6A3, Triode, Power Amplifier
Filament type triode power amplifier designed for service in the output stage of audio amplifiers where high output and low harmonic distortion are desired. Its ratings and characteristics are similar to those of the 2A3 and 6B4G.
$59.90
Vacuum Tube - 6GW8 / ECL86, Triode, Pentode, Power
High-mu triode sharp-cutoff pentode
$59.90
Vacuum Tube - 6293, Beam Power Amplifier
Small, sturdy, beam power amplifier tube intended for pulse modulator service in both fixed and mobile equipment.
$59.90
Vacuum Tube - 6F6G, Pentode, Power Amplifier
Pentode amplifier designed for application in power output stages of receivers
$59.90
Vacuum Tube - 6L6G, Beam Power Amplifier, ST Glass
The 6L6G is designed with high power sensitivity and high efficiency for service in the output stages of AC receivers. They are capable of delivering an output at all power levels with a very low percentage of harmonic distortion.
$59.60
Vacuum Tube - 71A, Triode, ST Glass
Filament type power amplifier having low plate resistance.
$59.60
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 - GZ34 / 5AR4, Mullard Reissue
Premium directly heated heavy duty rectifier Diode. Re-issue of the most popular rectifier valve ever built by Mullard. Helps extend the life of the other valves in the amplifier by allowing them to heat up before plate voltage is applied.
  • Low internal voltage drop & controlled heater warm up time
  • Excellent choice for both Hifi and instrument amplification
  • Replacement/upgrade for all 5AR4/GZ34 types
$58.70