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EL34 / 6CA7 Amperex made - premium matched pair, nickel base
EL34 / 6CA7 Amperex made - premium matched pair, nickel base
Price: $499.00
EL34 / 6CA7 Amperex made - premium matched pair, nickel base
The EL34 / 6CA7 power tubes in this premium matched pair were made in 1956 by Amperex in Holland and labeled for Mullard. They have the rare nickel bases and holes in the centering pins. Both tubes test as new and and are precisely matched.
James Audio JS-9612HS Power Transformer
Price: $229.00
James Audio JS-9612HS Power Transformer
This James Audio JS-9611 power transformer has a primary impedance of 115V / 120V. It is recommended for push-pull or single-ended tube amplifiers that use 300B, EL34, and 6550 tube types.
James Chokes JS 5-200C - 5 Henry
James Audio Power Inductor / Choke JS 5-200C - 5 Henry, 200 mA
Price: $75.00
James Audio Power Inductor / Choke JS 5-200C - 5 Henry, 200 mA
This James Audio power inductor / choke has a 5 Henry inductance and 200 mA current. Choose from black or champagne finishes.
12AX7 / 7025 / ECC83 Amperex - dimpled disc getter
12AX7 / 7025 / ECC83 Amperex - dimpled disc getter
Price: $97.00
12AX7 / 7025 / ECC83 Amperex - dimpled disc getter
This very rare Amperex 7025 is a premium low noise 12AX7 / ECC83 type tube. It was made in Holland (Heerlen factory codes) and has gray plates and a dimpled disc getter. Tube tests as premium new with precisely matched plates and very low noise.
12AT7 / 12AT7WA RCA - mini
12AT7 / 12AT7WA RCA - mini "ax" style black plates
Price: Starting at $22.00
12AT7 / 12AT7WA RCA - mini "ax" style black plates
This 1963 military spec RCA 12AT7WA tube has a halo getter and mini "ax" style black plates rather than the wing style. The red print on the glass reads JRC 12AT7WA. Choose from tubes that test as premium new (matched plates), new, or good.
12AY7 / JG-12AY7 GE - gray box plates, windmill getter
12AY7 / JG-12AY7 GE - gray box plates, windmill getter
Price: $29.00
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12AY7 / JG-12AY7 GE - gray box plates, windmill getter
This military spec GE 12AY7 tube has gray box plates and a windmill getter. The white print on the glass has the GE logo and reads JG-12AY7. Tube tests as premium new with very low noise.
5Y3GT RCA - smooth black plates
5Y3GT RCA - smooth black plates
Price: Starting at $10.00
5Y3GT RCA - smooth black plates
This RCA 5Y3GT full-wave rectifier tube has smooth black plates and a bottom D getter. The full black octal base has red or silver print. Tube tests as new.
6BQ5 / EL84 RCA - smoked glass matched pair
6BQ5 / EL84 RCA - premium matched pair, smoked glass
Price: Starting at $79.00
6BQ5 / EL84 RCA - premium matched pair, smoked glass
The RCA 6BQ5 / EL84 tubes in this premium matched pair have smoked glass, round gray plates, and slanted disk getters. Very hard to find this type! Choose from pairs that test as new or good.
6DJ8 / ECC88 Amperex - A-frame, dimpled disc getter
6DJ8 / ECC88 Amperex - A-frame, dimpled disc getter
Price: $42.00
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6DJ8 / ECC88 Amperex - A-frame, dimpled disc getter
This 1970 Amperex 6DJ8 / ECC88 tube was made in Holland (Heerlen factory code) and has the orange globe label and a dimpled disc getter with A-frame support. Tube tests good with very low noise.
6SC7GT Tung-Sol - black glass
6SC7GT Tung-Sol - black glass
Price: $64.00
6SC7GT Tung-Sol - black glass
This Tung-Sol 6SC7GT tube has round black plates, black glass, and a bottom getter. The full black base has yellow print. Very hard to find tube! Tests as premium new with precisely matched plates.
6SN7GTA Sylvania made - premium matched pair, tall bottle
6SN7GTA Sylvania made - premium matched pair, tall bottle
Price: $129.00
6SN7GTA Sylvania made - premium matched pair, tall bottle
The 1955 6SN7GTA tubes in this premium matched pair were made by Sylvania and labeled for Philco. They have tall bottles, triangular black plates, and top getters with lots of chrome flashing. Tubes test new and are very precisely matched.
VT-52 Sylvania Triode - matched pair!
VT-52 Sylvania Triode - matched pair!
Price: $499.00
VT-52 Sylvania Triode - matched pair!
The Sylvania VT-52 tubes in this very rare matched pair have bottom getters and single black plates with ceramic supports. They come in their original boxes. Both tubes test as new and are matched within 2% for transconductance (Gm).
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