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    The new old stock St. Petersburg 6550B power tube is the predecessor to the new production SED "Winged C" 6550C tube. Same great quality at a great value!

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Ei KT90 - Type I, precision matched quad
Ei KT90 - Type I, precision matched quad
Price: $419.00
Ei KT90 - Type I, precision matched quad
The Type I Ei KT90 power tubes in this precision matched quad were made in the former Yugoslavia. They have welded gray plates and dual O getters. Type I KT90 tubes can be used as substitutes for 6550 / KT88 tubes in amps that have enough bias range.
GE 6L6GC - premium matched pair
GE 6L6GC - premium matched pair
Price: $126.00
GE 6L6GC - premium matched pair
The GE 6L6GC power tubes in this premium matched pair have gray plates, dual side getters, and black bases. They also have matching date codes and the 188-5 factory code (Owensboro, Ky). Tubes test as new and are precisely matched.
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Vintage Original Svetlana (a.k.a. SED/Winged C) St. Petersburg 6550B - precision matched
Price: $30.00
Vintage Original Svetlana (a.k.a. SED/Winged C) St. Petersburg 6550B - precision matched
This new old stock 6550B power tube is the predecessor to the highly regarded current production SED Winged C 6550C tube made in St. Petersburg, Russia. Same great quality at a much lower price! Price includes extended burn-in and precision matching.
GE 5692 - matched pair
GE 5692 - matched pair
Price: $179.00
GE 5692 - matched pair
The 1960 GE 5692 tubes in this precisely matched pair are premium quality 6SN7 tubes. They have short bottles, dual top getters, and brown bases. Both tubes test as new with very low noise. They are matched for both current draw (mA) and Gm.
Brimar 12AU7 / ECC82 - matched pair, Mullard label
Brimar 12AU7 / ECC82 - matched pair, Mullard label
Price: $89.00
Brimar 12AU7 / ECC82 - matched pair, Mullard label
The Brimar 12AU7 / ECC82 tubes in this precisely matched pair were made in Great Britain. The white labels have the Mullard IEC logo. Both tubes test as new with balanced sections and very low noise. They are matched for both current draw (mA) and Gm.
GE 6FQ7 / 6CG7 - premium matched quad
GE 6FQ7 / 6CG7 - gray plates, matched quad
Price: $209.00
GE 6FQ7 / 6CG7 - gray plates, matched quad
The 1970s GE 6FQ7 / 6CG7 tubes in this precisely matched quad have halo getters and gray plates with copper grid posts. The white labels have the GE logo. All 4 tubes test as new and are matched for both mA and Gm.
Matsushita 12AT7 / ECC81 - gray plates, slanted getter
Matsushita 12AT7 / ECC81 - gray plates, slanted getter
Price: From $44.00 to $49.00
Matsushita 12AT7 / ECC81 - gray plates, slanted getter
This 1960s Brimar 12AT7 / ECC81 tube has black wing style plates with copper grid posts and a halo getter. The white print on the glass has the Knight logo and says "Great Britain." Click "more info" for current availability.
Mullard 12AX7 - matched pair, Amperex labels
Mullard 12AX7 / ECC83 - matched pair
Price: From $174.00 to $189.00
Mullard 12AX7 / ECC83 - matched pair
The Mullard 12AX7 / ECC83 tubes in this precisely matched pair were made in Great Britain (I63 series). They are labeled for other companies and Mullard's Blackburn, UK factory codes are etched in the glass. Click "more info" for current availability.
RCA 12AX7 / JRC-12AX7 - black plates, military spec
RCA 12AX7 / JRC-12AX7 - black plates, military spec
Price: From $104.00 to $112.00
RCA 12AX7 / JRC-12AX7 - black plates, military spec
This 1955-56 military spec RCA 12AX7 tube has long black plates and a D getter. The white label on the glass reads "JRC-12AX7." These RCA black plates are getting hard to find--grab one while supplies last! Click "more info" for current availability.
RCA 6V6GTA - matched pair
RCA 6V6GTA - O getters, matched pair
Price: $84.00
RCA 6V6GTA - O getters, matched pair
The 1970s RCA 6V6GTA tubes in this precisely matched pair have gray plates and bottom O getters. The red print on the bases has the RCA logo. Both tubes test as new and are matched for both current draw (mA) and transconductance (Gm).
RCA JAN 6SN7GT / VT-231 - gray glass, matched pair
RCA JAN 6SN7GT / VT-231 - gray glass, matched pair
Price: From $129.00 to $294.00
RCA JAN 6SN7GT / VT-231 - gray glass, matched pair
The rare 1940s RCA VT-231 tubes in this precisely matched pair are military spec 6SN7GT type tubes. They have gray glass and staggered black plates. The silver print on the bases reads "JAN CRC-6SN7-GT VT-231." Click "more info" for current availability.
Telefunken 12AU7 / ECC82 - smooth plates, matched pair
Telefunken 12AU7 / ECC82 - smooth plates, matched pair
Price: $194.00
Telefunken 12AU7 / ECC82 - smooth plates, matched pair
The 1962 Telefunken 12AU7 / ECC82 tubes in this precisely matched pair have smooth plates and halo getters. The white print on the glass is labeled for Artisan and says "Made in Western Germany." The diamond imprint is stamped in the tube bases.
Tung-Sol JTL-6X4WA - black plates
Tung-Sol JTL-6X4W - curved D getter
Price: $39.00
Tung-Sol JTL-6X4W - curved D getter
This 1962-63 military spec Tung-Sol 6X4W rectifier tube has black "X" style plates and a curved D getter. The white print has the Tung-Sol logo and reads "JTL-6X4W" or "6X4W." Tube tests as new.
RCA 7025 / 12AX7A - short gray plates, matched pair
RCA 7025 / 12AX7A - short gray plates, matched pair
Price: $109.00
RCA 7025 / 12AX7A - short gray plates, matched pair
The 1970s RCA 7025 tubes in this precisely matched pair are low noise 12AX7 / ECC83 tube types. They have short gray plates and halo getters. The red labels have the RCA logo and say made in Mexico. Both tubes test as new with high gain and low noise.
Amperex 7308 / E188CC - gold pins, matched pair
Amperex 7308 / E188CC - phono grade, matched pair
Price: From $144.00 to $319.00
Amperex 7308 / E188CC - phono grade, matched pair
The 1960s Amperex 7308 tubes in this precisely matched pair are premium quality 6DJ8 / ECC88 tubes (VR5 series). They have gold pins, gray risers, and large O getters. Both tubes test as new with phono grade sound quality. Click "more info" for details.
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