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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 - precision matched quad
Ei KT90 - Type II, precision matched quad
Price: $449.00
Ei KT90 - Type II, precision matched quad
The Type II Ei KT90 power tubes in this precision matched quad were made in the former Yugoslavia. They have welded gray plates and dual O getters. Tubes test as new and are precisely matched for both current draw (mA) and transconductance (Gm).
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.
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.
Vintage Japan 12AX7 / ECC83 - matched pair, high gain
Matsushita 12AX7 / ECC83 - matched pair
Price: $92.00
Matsushita 12AX7 / ECC83 - matched pair
The Matsushita 12AX7 / ECC83 tubes in this precisely matched pair were made in Japan. They have Mullard-syle gray plates and halo getters. Both tubes test as new with high gain and balanced sections. They are matched for both Gm and current draw (mA).
Mullard 12AX7 / ECC83 - matched pair, Telefunken labels
Mullard 12AX7 / ECC83 - matched pair, Telefunken labels
Price: $189.00
Mullard 12AX7 / ECC83 - matched pair, Telefunken labels
The unusual 1968 Mullard 12AX7 / ECC83 tubes in this precisely matched pair were made in Great Britain (I63 series) and have gray plates and halo getters. They have the Telefunken logo and Mullard's Blackburn, UK factory code. Both tubes test as new.
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).
Sylvania Gold Brand 6SN7WGT - matched pair
Sylvania 6SN7WGT - early black plates, matched pair
Price: $184.00
Sylvania 6SN7WGT - early black plates, matched pair
The 1956 military spec Sylvania 6SN7WGT tubes in this precisely matched pair have short bottles, brown bases, top getters with lots of chrome flashing, and early black plates with 3 rivets Both tubes test as new and are precisely matched.
Telefunken 12AU7 / ECC82 - ribbed plates, matched pair
Telefunken 12AU7 / ECC82 - ribbed plates, matched pair
Price: $144.00
Telefunken 12AU7 / ECC82 - ribbed plates, matched pair
The 1960s Telefunken 12AU7 / ECC82 tubes in this precisely matched pair have ribbed plates and halo getters. The diamond imprint is stamped in the base of each tube. Both tubes test as new with very low noise and are matched for both Gm and mA.
Tung-Sol JTL-6X4W - dual D getters
Tung-Sol JTL-6X4W - dual D getters
Price: $39.00
Tung-Sol JTL-6X4W - dual D getters
This 1961 military spec Tung-Sol 6X4 rectifier tube has black "X" style plates and dual D getters. The yellow label has the Tung-Sol logo and reads "JTL-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.
RCA 45 triode - engraved base, matched pair
RCA 45 triode - engraved base, matched pair
Price: $219.00
RCA 45 triode - engraved base, matched pair
The 1930s RCA 45 triode tubes in this precisely matched pair have ST bottles and bottom dish getters. The engraved bases read "RCA Cunningham Radiotron." Both tubes test as new and are matched for both current draw (28.8 mA & 28.4 mA) and Gm.
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