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!