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SummaryI want to start by saying that this is not an advertisement or endorsement for ourselves. We are simply stating the facts, hoping that someone will take this to heart. You don't have to buy from us, but we urge all tube aficionados to avoid buying on Amazon to protect both yourself and the industry at large.The vacuum tube industry, once a thriving marketplace for audiophiles and musicians, is facing significant challenges again. A primary concern is the anti-trust tactics employed by Ama …

Hi everyone,There are currently nationwide USPS delivery delays and some tracking/scanning issues. These delays may affect the usual delivery times, and in some instances, tracking updates may not be immediately available. We understand the importance of timely deliveries and are committed to providing you with the best possible service. If you have an urgent order, please select a FedEx or UPS shipping service at checkout for the time being. Regarding tracking: some orders may not receive origi …

Happy holidays, everyone! With the holidays comes wild increases in package volume for all major carriers. There will be delays! Tracking might look funky as packages are rerouted. Your tubes are still on the way, we promise. If any problems do arise regarding your shipment, we are here for you. For now, please allow a few extra days for all shipments and do not fret over a package going somewhere slightly further away, backwards, forwards, or around (packages get rerouted through carr …

As time goes on, some areas are improving while others are worsening. We expect things to stay the same for the foreseeable future. As it stands now, there is typically enough supply to keep the world's amplifiers humming. Choices amongst brands and sub-types will remain touch-and-go but there is no reason to panic. Scarce as of March 2023: KT88, KT66, KT77, 6550, 6L6GC, KT120, KT50, KT170, 300B, 2A3, 6L6G, 12AY7, 12DW7 & certain brands of 12AX7.You may notice that many of these are una …

For our Canadian customers:On March 3rd, 2022, Canada placed Russia on their General Tariff list which applies a tax on all Russian goods imported into Canada of at least 35% (service and Customs fees may also be included in the tax). This includes Russian-made vacuum tubes. We are beginning to see the application of this tax on orders. Please be aware when placing an order from Canada that this general Russian-goods tax may apply to your order. There is nothing that we can do at this time to re …

Hi everyone!We're excited to announce the addition of two new TAD vacuum tubes from their Redbase line; the TAD 6L6GCM-STR and the TAD EL34-STR!Check out the rest of our new arrivals for 2022 here. …

While no one seems to want to comment on the industry we think it's important to be transparent and set expectations.As many of you already know, New Sensor / Electro-Harmonix recently announced that their Russian made tubes can no longer be exported. As the largest manufacturer of tubes in the world it means times are a changing. There is a strong demand for tubes and we expect to see new factories popping up and hope that New Sensor will eventually resume operations. In the meantime we are lef …

Hi everyone,We hope you all had a nice Thanksgiving! Here is some information on the USPS tracking number situation;We are seeing large numbers of recycled tracking numbers being given that are still carrying their previous tracking data - if you are someone who has received such a number please know that your package is still being shipped to the address you have provided regardless of what the tracking currently says. Unfortunately the tracking may not update before the package gets delivered …

As you may already know, all of the major shipping carriers are experiencing major delays this holiday season. We suggest that you place your order as soon as possible if you'd like to get it by ChristmasWe are not guaranteeing delivery times at all so if you absolutely need it by Christmas, we highly recommend using expeditated shipping only and ordering no later than 12/6/2021ServiceAverage Transit TimeFedEx Overnight1-2 Business DaysFedEx 2 Day2-4 Business DaysFedEx Express Saver3-5 Business …

We are so excited to offer 19 new models of vacuum tubes this year from Psvane, Genalex, Tung-Sol & MorePsvane is a well known and established high end tube manufacturer in China and we are the very first to bring them to the United States. Psvane are focused on being the premier hi-fi tube brand. These tubes are made to extremely high standards and we screen, test and match them ourselves in-house to insure that you'll receive only the best tubes.The company was spun off from Shugaung when …