When to Buy Vintage Tubes for Your Tube Amp?
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 6SL7 Tube for Your HiFi Stereo Amplifier
Understanding the Heart of Your HiFi System When diving into the world of hi-fi audio, the tube amplifier stands out as a piece of equipment that can profoundly affect your listening experience. At the heart of many such amplifiers is the 6SL7 tube, an essential component that shapes the tonal quality of your music. But […]
Preamp Tube Gain: Tips to Change Your Fuzz Tone!
Preamp tube gain dramatically alters not only your amp’s character but your fuzz pedal as well, unlocking a world of new tone!
Preamp vs. Power Amp Tubes, What’s the Diff?
Your amp is an orchestra, and preamp and power amp tubes are its star soloists. Each plays a distinct role shaping your tone like a sculptor.
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!
The Best Tubes for Your Vox Amplifier
Selecting the right tubes for your Vox amp is critical to achieving ultimate tone. Here are our picks for best tubes for your Vox 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!
The Best 12AU7s Ever Made
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?
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!
Are Vintage Tubes Really Better?
New vs. Vintage tubes — at Fuzz Audio, our opinion is simple: Modern tubes suck. Read more to find out why vintage tubes are the best choice!
Best Tubes for the LA2A
Trying new tubes is an inexpensive way to experiment and get the best tone out of your equipment. Here is our list of the best tubes for the LA2A.
Best Stereo Tubes for Any Setup
Here is Fuzz Audio’s list of the best stereo tubes money can buy to help you easily improve the quality of your home stereo’s tone.