When to Buy Vintage Tubes for Your Tube Amp?

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Deciding whether to invest in vintage NOS tubes can be a tough decision. You may hear about their superior sound quality, longer lifespans, and, of course, how vintage vacuum tubes attract babes. But the high price, sometimes reaching hundreds of dollars per tube, can be intimidating and make you wonder if it’s really worth it. […]

The Best 12AU7s Ever Made

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Some tubes are just built better than others. If you’ve wondered what the Best 12AU7 tubes ever made were, here’s Fuzz Audio’s list.

Why are Vacuum Tubes Also Called Valves?

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In the world of electronics, vacuum tubes have been an integral part of many inventions. They are also commonly known as valves due to their role in regulating and controlling electricity.

Valves act like valves on a pipe, allowing electrons to flow through them at different rates while maintaining control over the current. Just like a valve can be used to regulate water pressure or temperature, electronic valves can be used to modify signals within circuits and components.