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1L6 heptode
GE 1L6 heptode
Price: $57.00
GE 1L6 heptode
This GE 1L6 tube has a silver shield and halo or horseshoe getter. Tube tests as new.
Hytron JAN-10Y VT-25 - brown bases, matched pair
Hytron JAN-10Y VT-25 - brown bases, matched pair
Price: $149.00
Hytron JAN-10Y VT-25 - brown bases, matched pair
The 1940s military spec Hytron 10Y tubes in this precisely matched pair have black plates and bottom getters. The black print on the brown bases reads "JAN-10Y VT-25." Both tubes test as new and are matched for both current draw & Gm.
National Electronics 2A3 - matched pair
National 2A3 triode - matched pair
Price: $209.00
National 2A3 triode - matched pair
The National Electronics 2A3 tubes in this precisely matched pair have dual plates and bottom D getters. The red print on the bases has the National logo and reads "Made in China." Both tubes test as new.
Silvertone 30 / 230 triode - matched pair
Silvertone 30 / 230 triode - matched pair
Price: $44.00
Silvertone 30 / 230 triode - matched pair
The 1930s Silvertone 230 tubes in this precisely matched pair are vintage 4-pin triodes compatible with any 30 triode. The engraved bases have the Super Silvertone logo. Both tubes test as new and are matched for both current draw (mA) and Gm.
Raytheon 420A / CK 5755 - clear top
Price: $59.00
Raytheon 420A / CK 5755 - clear top
This 1960s Raytheon 5755 tube is a military spec equivalent to the Western Electric 420A dual triode. It has smooth gray plates and a clear top. The yellow print on the glass has the Raytheon logo. Tube tests as new and with balanced and very low noise.
Raytheon 420A / 5755 - matched pair, clear top
Raytheon 420A / CK 5755 - matched pair, clear top
Price: $124.00
Raytheon 420A / CK 5755 - matched pair, clear top
The 1961 Raytheon 5755 tubes in this precisely matched pair are the military spec equivalent to the Western Electric 420A dual triode tube. They have smooth gray plates and clear tops. Both tubes test as new and are matched for both current draw and Gm.
Western Electric 420A / JW 5755
Western Electric 420A / JW 5755
Price: From $69.00 to $74.00
Western Electric 420A / JW 5755
This 1959 Western Electric JW 5755 tube is a military spec 420A dual triode. It has smooth gray plates and a windmill getter. Tube tests as new with very low noise and ships in its original box.
National Union 56 triode - matched pair
National Union 56 triode - matched pair
Price: $49.00
National Union 56 triode - matched pair
The 1950s National Union 56 triode tubes in this precisely matched pair have black plates and bottom getters with lots of flashing. The white labels on the base have the NU logo. Both tubes test as new with low noise.
Sylvania 56 triode - matched pair
Sylvania 56 triode - matched pair
Price: From $34.00 to $57.00
Sylvania 56 triode - matched pair
The Sylvania 56 tubes in this matched pair are vintage 5-pin triodes. They have black plates and bottom getters. Their black bases have green print with the early Sylvania leaf logo. Both tubes test as new and are precisely matched.
GE JAN 5670 / 2C51 - black plates
GE JAN 5670 / 2C51 - black plates
Price: $22.00
GE JAN 5670 / 2C51 - black plates
This military spec GE 5670 /2C51 tube has black plates and a halo getter. The green label has the GE logo and reads "JAN-5670W." The glass is etched with the part number and a triangle to indicate special quality. Tube tests as new with low noise.
GE JAN 5670 / 2C51 - black plates, matched pair
GE JAN 5670 / 2C51 - black plates, matched pair
Price: $49.00
GE JAN 5670 / 2C51 - black plates, matched pair
The military spec GE 5670 /2C51 tubes in this precisely matched pair have black plates and halo getters. The green labels read "JAN-5670W" and the glass is etched with a triangle to indicate special quality. Both tubes test as new with low noise.
Ken-Rad 1629 / VT-138 - magic eye tube
1629 / VT-138 - magic eye tube, various labels
Price: $44.00
1629 / VT-138 - magic eye tube, various labels
This 1629 / VT-138 is a military spec eye tube for use as a tuning level indicator. It has a green phosphor element. Tubes tests as new / bright.
GE 6E5 - magic eye tube
6E5 magic eye tube - various brands
Price: $39.00
6E5 magic eye tube - various brands
This 6E5 magic eye tube tuning level indicator has a green phosphor element that tests as new / bright.
Russian 6E1P / 6BR5 / EM80 - magic eye tube
Russian 6E1P / 6BR5 / EM80 - magic eye tube
Price: $10.00
Russian 6E1P / 6BR5 / EM80 - magic eye tube
This Russian 6E1P "magic eye" tube is used as a tuning level indicator. It is equivalent to the EM80 and 6BR5 tube types. The gold print on the glass has the Reflektor factory logo. Tube tests as new / very bright.
Telefunken EM84 / 6FG6 - magic eye tube
Telefunken EM84 / 6FG6 - magic eye tube
Price: $24.00
Telefunken EM84 / 6FG6 - magic eye tube
This Telefunken EM84 / 6FG6 "magic eye" tube is used as a tuning level indicator. The white print on the glass has the Telefunken logo. Tube tests as new / very bright.
Raytheon JAN-CRP-717A / VT-269 Pentode
Raytheon JAN-CRP-717A / VT-269 Pentode
Price: $41.00
Raytheon JAN-CRP-717A / VT-269 Pentode
This 1940s military spec 717A was made for Western Electric by Raytheon. Its metal base has black lettering that reads JAN-CRP-717A VT-269. There is some oxidation on the base. Tube tests as new and comes in the original box.
Tung-Sol WE 717A / VT-269 pentode
Tung-Sol WE 717A / VT-269 pentode
Price: $46.00
Tung-Sol WE 717A / VT-269 pentode
This 1940s military spec 717A pentode was made for Western Electric by Tung-Sol. The glass has heavy chrome flashing and is labeled Tung-Sol WE 717A. It also has a metal base, which may have some oxidation. Tube tests as new.
Western Electric 717A / VT-269 Pentode
Western Electric 717A / VT-269 Pentode
Price: $54.00
Western Electric 717A / VT-269 Pentode
This military spec Western Electride 717A tube is a pentode that can also be wired as a triode. It has a side getter and metal base. The label on the glass reads "Western Electric 717A VT-269 by Raytheon." Tube tests as new.
Cunningham CX-380 - globe bottle, engaved base
Cunningham CX-380 - globe bottle, engaved base
Price: $119.00
Cunningham CX-380 - globe bottle, engaved base
This very rare Cunningham 380 rectifier tube has a large globe bottle and smooth black plates. The engraved base reads "Cunningham CX 380." Tube tests as new with balanced diode sections.
RCA 80 - globe bottle, engraved base
RCA UX-280 - globe bottle, engraved base
Price: $94.00
RCA UX-280 - globe bottle, engraved base
This rare 1930s RCA UX-280 is an early type 80 rectifier tube. It has a smooth black plates and a globe bottle with lots of flashing. The engraved base has the early RCA Radiotron logo. Tube tests as new with balanced diode sections.
RCA 83 - mercury vapor rectifier tube
RCA 83 mercury vapor rectifier tube - "Hickok grade"
Price: $89.00
RCA 83 mercury vapor rectifier tube - "Hickok grade"
This 83 is a full-wave mercury vapor rectifier tube. We offer Hickok grade 83 tubes with precisely balanced sections for accurate readings in vintage tube testers.
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