Vintage Vacuum Tube Handling: Debunking the Glove Myth
Despite what you may have heard, the oil from your fingers will not damage the glass of a vacuum tube or affect its performance.
Are Vacuum Tubes Still Made?
In the digital era, it might come as a surprise to many that vacuum tubes are not only still made, but also actively used across the globe!
How to Pick the Best 12AT7 Tube for Your Amplifier
Discover the secrets to selecting the perfect 12AT7 vacuum tube for your amp in this guide, and unlock the full potential of your amp!
Unlocking The Past: Vacuum Tubes In Early Atomic Research And Particle Accelerators
Dive into the riveting history of atomic research and particle accelerators, exploring the pivotal role of vacuum tubes. Unlock the past, understand the future!
Why are Vacuum Tubes Also Called Valves?
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.
How to Identify Fake Tubes
It doesn’t happen often, but this week we got burned on same fake tubes (Mullard)! Our loos is your gain as we take a look at surefire ways to i.d. fakes in the marketplace.
Why the Transistor Replaced the Vacuum Tube
Did you know that the first computers, radios, telephones, and amplifiers all relied on vacuum tubes to work?
Does Playing Through Overdrive Pedals Save the Life of Tubes?
It’s like a game of chess. Every move you make affects the outcome, but if you don’t know how to play it right, your pieces may end up in checkmate. Similarly, when using an overdrive pedal with a tube amp, every little tweak can drastically alter the sound – and even save its life!
WHY ARE VACUUM TUBES STILL USED IN SOME GUITAR AMPLIFIERS?
Vacuum tubes were once the backbone of the audio industry, powering everything from radios to guitar amplifiers. Although they were replaced by solid state technology in many applications, vacuum tubes are still highly valued by musicians and audiophiles for their unique tonal quality.
Discovering the Timeless Legacy of Vacuum Tubes
Join Fuzz Audio as we start to help you learn more about the history of vacuum tubes – especially as they relate to audio applications!