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The most popular vacuum tubes found in guitar amps, bass amps and audio/stereo equipment.
Check out the all new “EH” series of preamp and power tubes. As good as New Old Stock - also
the Cool THD stuff!
PRE AMP TUBES
The small tubes in your amp. They have a lot to do with the overall tone of any amp or preamp
12AX7, ECC83, 7025 TUBES
THE FAMOUS 5751 TUBE.
Replaces 12AX7 for smoother tone, slightly less gain. The STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN TUBE as
used in his Super Reverb. This is an all new tube and it is amazing. Very highly
recommended. 5751 Sovtek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.95
12AY7 (6092) EH New!
This is the famous tube found in the Tweed Bassman. Lower gain than a 12AX7
with a unique tone. These will be very handy for tone “tweaking” in all amps. The new EH
tube uses the same low noise, high performance designs of the other EH
preamp tubes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.95
12AX7 EH The EH tube has a large plate for smooth, full tone, and a spiral filament for very low
noise. Unbelievable noise reduction in amps like Marshalls and overall, fantastic tone . . . . . $9.95
12AX7LPS The first totally new tube made in a long, long time. The LPS tube has a
large plate for smooth, full tone, and a spiral filament for very low noise. Unbelievable
noise reduction in amps like Marshalls and overall, fantastic tone.
12AX7LPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.95
Groove Tubes 7025 (New )
The 7025 was specified in all the Pre CBS Fender Blackface amps. At the time, it was a
low noise 12AX7, and had a unique tone. It has been highly praised for clarity, gain and
balance and this new Groove Tubes has all of this . Lots of gain, wide frequency
response, clear, brilliant tone. Real nice chrome plates inside the tube too.
GT 7025 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00
Groove Tubes ECC83 (12AX7)
All tubes have limited availability. They are made in Europe, Russia or Asia. We keep lots in
stock, but some tubes are hard to get, very popular, and/or limited production.
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The British tone 12AX7 – rich harmonics, high gain, sweet highs. A real “tone” tube for
rock and blues. Very high gain. GT ECC83 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.95
Groove Tubes 12AX7C (New ) China
This HIGH QUALITY Chinese made 12AX7 has always been highly praised for clarity
and balance and this new tube has it in spades. Very good gain, wide frequency
response, clear, pure tone. GT 12AX7C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.95
Groove Tubes 12AX7R (Russian)
The high gain Russian 12AX7 - great for Rockers, Mesa Boogies, Bogners etc.
GT 12AX7R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.95
12AX7 JJ (Tesla 12AX7)
The ECC83 made in Czechoslovakia. Rich in harmonics, high gain, and sweet
highs. Direct from Europe a great deal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.95
Torres TEAX7 (Low noise, high gain)
We select the best of the 12AX7 EH tubes and test for the best performance and gain.
Then the tube is sealed to further prevent harmonics. Great for the highest gain
applications TEAX7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.95
12AT7 12AU7 and similar tubes
12AT7 EH New (Low noise, super tone)
A totally new 12AT7 with fantastic tone, and super low noise. One of the first 12AT7 tube
to be a real audio tube with true audio character. No possible reason not to have these in
your amp!! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.60
They’re back! New Old Stock Phillips 12AT7
Jan Phillips super high quality, great tubes. The audio standard. These are brand new
tubes in white boxes, from sealed military cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.50
Groove Tubes 12AT7 high quality
Very good – tested, clean and extremely strong tone. Recommended for driver and
All tubes have limited availability. They are made in Europe, Russia or Asia. We keep lots in
stock, but some tubes are hard to get, very popular, and/or limited production.
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reverb tubes.GT 12AT7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.95
12AU7 EH New (Low noise, super tone)
A totally new 12AU7 with great tone, and ultra low noise. No possible reason not to have
these in your amp!! Great stuff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.95
12AU7 NOS (6189) New Old Stock.
Very, very good 12AU7 tubes. If you can use them in your amp, do so. Nothing sounds
as good as the 12AU7 for a driver or very clean preamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.00
5814 (12AU7) ultra premium
This is a “super tube” with fantastic clarity and singing, sweet tone. It is used in some
Torres Custom circuits and has ultra high performance characteristics.
5814 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00
JAN 12AV7/5965 Tubes
Vintage, NOS, a relatively rare tube. It replaces 12AT7 for cool, sweet tones with a
slightly different gain structure 12AV7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.95
Power Tubes
Always matched from Torres Engineering. Prices are for one tube. Order 1, 2 or 4
as needed in your amp.
6L6 power tubes - Matched
New 6L6 EH
modeled after the RCA 6L6GC blackplate. The tube features larger plate dimensions
and improved grid structure for increased power handling capabilities. Features mica
spacers with metal springs to eliminate tube rattle and microphonics. This tube has THE
tone. Really does sound and act like NOS RCA blackplate. Standard for our custom
amps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.95 ea
Svetlana 6L6(GB) Finally available again. The Svetlana 6L6 is one of the most
All tubes have limited availability. They are made in Europe, Russia or Asia. We keep lots in
stock, but some tubes are hard to get, very popular, and/or limited production.
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accurate and solid sounding 6L6 tubes on the market. Much like the Phillips STR series
of the 70's. It has a big, wide, open tone with very good power output and solid, punch in
the output. A great sounding, powerful tube. SVET 6L6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.95
New Large Bottle 5881 (China). This is an all new 6L6 replacement tube, and has
become a real favorite. Big punchy tone, lots of warmth and a unique, solid, warm, very
full tone. For some reason sounds incredible in Bassman amps!! One of our favorites
and a great price! China 5881 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.95
KT66 Large bottle (China)
The KT66 is a highly upgraded 6L6 with slightly different performance. It is a very large
tube, with wonderful bass and treble - a huge tone when set up right. Some of the most
famous Marshalls ever had KT66 tubes in them. See “Inside Tube Amps” for a very
good bias page on the KT66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $37.95 ea
5881WXT+ Sovtek (6L6 substitute)
The Standard for most current tube amp companies. Good power, and smooth 6L6
classic tone. 5881 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.50 ea
6L6 Ruby Tubes matched STR 6L6
Great Chinese made tubes. Used by Santana. Warm tone and very good power. An
upgrade for new Fender amps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.95 ea
Groove Tubes 6L6S Tesla
A real favorite for warmth in most any amps. The Tesla 6L6S has a “soft vacuum” and a
lot more compression and smooth tone. Bias needs to be adjusted if you are replacing
other tubes, but it is well worth it. Calm down those “hard” sounding modern amps.
Incredible in the Peavey 5150 with a bias modification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.25 ea
EL34 tubes - Matched
EL34 EH A real favorite. Great tone for Marshalls and rock players.
. . . . . . . $12.95 ea
EL34 Tesla Tubes A good EL34 with easy distortion and good frequency
All tubes have limited availability. They are made in Europe, Russia or Asia. We keep lots in
stock, but some tubes are hard to get, very popular, and/or limited production.
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response. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.50 ea
6CA7/EL34
Orion from Europe (Czechoslovakia) Absolutely great large bottle EL34 as found in the
Music Man amps, and wonderful upgrades for any amp using EL34's
Orion 6CA7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.95 ea
6V6 and 6BQ5/EL84 tubes
6V6 EH.
Perfect for high plate voltage amps like the Fender Deluxe Reverb. This is THE
6V6 to use. Better than New Old stock, they sound wonderful, very high quality.
6V6 EH matched . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.50 ea
6V6 Ruby 6V6 Tubes
A real good 6V6 – great performance in all amps.Ruby 6V6 - matched . . . . $10.98 ea
EH EL84 (6BQ5 )
A great new tube with killer tone and great characteristics. Warm and rich, capable of
Class A and high voltages. The newest thing. EH EL84 - matched . . . . . . . . . $12.95 ea
EL84/6BQ5 Czech Tube
Very good JJ Czech tube. The best current 6BQ5/EL84 – great in Class A or AB. Killer
in AC30's, Matchless EL84 - matched . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.95 ea
THD Reactive Rectifier Tube Replacements
Weber Rectifier Tube Replacements
THD Reactive Rectifier tube replacement. This unit is famous in a
Torres Dual Marshall on the Internet (Tonefrenzy.com) It acts like a
rectifier tube, that is, sag and voltage drop under load, but does not
require space, a filament winding, a tube, or a tube socket. Very cool.
Reactive Rectifier
5AR4 model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RR5AR4 50 to 120 watts $49.95
All tubes have limited availability. They are made in Europe, Russia or Asia. We keep lots in
stock, but some tubes are hard to get, very popular, and/or limited production.
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5U4 model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RR5U4 20 to 40 watts $49.95
5Y3 Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RR5Y3 2 to 12 watts $49.95
Instructions included
Weber Plug-in rectifier tube replacements.
These “copper cap” units plug in to the rectifier tube socket and replace the tube. There
are several models with different voltage drops and degrees of sag. They reduce the
load on the amplifier (no need for the filament winding) and sound very good. Extremely
popular, one of our favorite items.
Weber WY3GT copper cap rectifier. Plug in 5Y3 version. Voltage drop 50V . . . $12.00
Weber WV4 5V4 copper cap rectifier. Plug in 5V4 version. Voltage drop 25 . . $12.00
Weber WZ34 GZ34 copper cap rectifier. Plug in 5AR4 version.
Voltage drop 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.00
Weber WR4 5R4 copper cap rectifier. Plug in 5R4 version. voltage drop 67 most
drop, most effective. lots of current capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.00
Weber WU4GB copper cap rectifier. plug in 5U4 version.
voltage drop 50, pretty effective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.00
Weber WZ68 dual copper cap rectifier. plug in dual GZ34 version.
Voltage drop 17, pretty effective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.00
RECTIFIER TUBES
5AR4 GZ34 High Quality
Slow-turn-on tube to protect your amp. The most efficient rectifier tube.
2A current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.00
5U4G(B) Rectifier Tube
The favorite high impedance rectifier tube. More tube “sag” effect if the amp
can take it. 3A current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.95
All tubes have limited availability. They are made in Europe, Russia or Asia. We keep lots in
stock, but some tubes are hard to get, very popular, and/or limited production.
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NOS 5Y3
very, very good. We open sealed military boxes. These are really lovely, high quality
tubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.95
5V4G NOS Rectifier Tube
The “Secret Tube” We like this one as it is a slow-turn-on tube like the GZ34, and has
high impedance like the 5U4G. 2A, very cool tone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.95
What is Bias? We have a
little booklet called “Bias
notes” on our literature
page see “Inside Tube
Amps” for the whole story
on bias and tube amps.
6CA4 - EZ81 tube
A rare 9 pin 6.3 volt rectifier tube found in a lot of audio
amplifiers. This can becomes a very handy tube for new
designs as it is very small and does not require a separate
filament winding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.00
Solid State Rectifier Tube Replacement
Solid state plug in to replace a rectifier tube. Provide more power, but may also stress
an old amp with old filter caps. Be sure you know your amp, or contact us for a bit of help.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.50
THD Yellow Jacket Tube Adapters - Cool
These gadgets are totally cool. They plug into the standard 6L6, 6V6, EL34 or even 6550 tube
socket and adapt it to use the sweet, smooth EL84 tube (included with the Yellow Jacket) At the
same time the Yellow Jacket converts the tube operation to Class A and does NOT CARE what
the bias of the amp was before. They work and are very dependable
YJSD duet (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $98.95
SPECIAL TUBES - MATCHED POWER TUBES
7591 Sovtek Power Tubes - New
The 7591 has been the rarest tube in the world since about 1992. All
NOS tubes are long since gone.
Sovtek has made this great tube again, duplicating the super high
performance of the 7591 tube, along with the correct pin out and
specifications. Plug em into that Ampeg, Gibson, or Scott stereo and get
it back to life!
All tubes have limited availability. They are made in Europe, Russia or Asia. We keep lots in
stock, but some tubes are hard to get, very popular, and/or limited production.
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The tubes are larger bottles than an original tube, obviously made in the 6L6 bottle, but with all
7591 characteristics and performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23.95
6AQ5 JAN 6AQ5/6005
A small power tube found in some interesting Gibsons, Fenders and Premiers and the Torres
Tiny Tone!! 7 pin 6AQ5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.00
6550 Svetlana Tubes
The big power tube, used in Marshalls and lots of other amps. 6550's can put out a LOT of
power. Real good quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29.95
7027 Ruby Tubes
Everyone thinks this tube is not available. These are new and replacements for those Ampegs.
The 7027 is a “super 6L6" and can replace 6L6's with minor rewiring of the tube sockets.
Capable of a lot of power.
7027 Ruby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.95
6BM8 Sovtek
9 pin tube w/ 1 power tube pentode, and 1 preamp triode. The power tube is similar to an EL84,
the Preamp, half of a 12At7. Used for very economical amps, as a voltage regulator, and in the
Torres “Wild Thing” compact custom amp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.00
Sovtek 6EU7
A new Tube, Found in old Gibson Amps among others .Now you don’t need to rewires them
and lose the unique tone of the 6EU7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.00
NOS 6SL7 Tubes
An octal preamp tube found in early guitar and stereo amps- some of the best ever made.
NOS 6SL7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.00
NOS 6SN7 Tubes
An older octal preamp tube found in some of the most famous audio amps of all time (the
Williamson for example) Clean, strong tone with very linear performance (predictable) medium
gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.00
E86 (6267) tube NOS
A high gain pentode found in Matchless amps, and wonderful for tube audio. These are beauties,
new in the box
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.00
Phillips NOS 6AN8 Tubes
Another specialized driver tube used in Ampegs, Suns, Gibsons and Dynacos. Combination of
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a triode and a pentode. Limited supply
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.00
EI 12BH7 Tube NEW
Used in the Ampeg SVT and quite a few other older amps. A dual triode, large and great tone.
Requires circuit design for effective use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.95
EI 12DW7 tube NEW
A dissimilar dual triode used in several Ampeg amps such as the V2, V4 and SVT
. . . . . . $13.95
6DJ8 - 6922 Sovtek
The audiophile’s current favorite 9 pin tube. A very clean sounding tube, designed for cascode
circuits. Also will be used in new Torres Reverb designs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.95
7199 - happy days for Dynaco, Sunn, Ampegs!
A 9 pin combination pentode/triode preamp tube used for drivers in the Dynaco ST70, some
Ampegs. Hard to find these are new tubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.95
Sovtek 6h30pi Super Tube
This Medium mu triode first showed up with the tube audio guys. Comparable to a 6SN7 and the
same pinout as a 6922. Perfect for a line driver, phase splitter, driver stage, anywhere you need
precision, low distortion, or maximum voltage swing. max plate volts 250 - ready for new designs
- hard to find!
6H30pi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23.95
Gain Levels of popular preamp tubes
This chart will help you compare the relative gain of the different preamp tubes here. They all fit
the same tube sockets with no changes necessary
Tube
GAIN
12AX7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
5751 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
12AT7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
12AZ7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
6072/12AY7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
5965/12AV7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
6189/12AU7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
All tubes have limited availability. They are made in Europe, Russia or Asia. We keep lots in
stock, but some tubes are hard to get, very popular, and/or limited production.