Pentodes

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NOTICE: The tube prices in this catalog CANNOT be compared to others!! Each tube sold by
V.T.S. has been LABORIOUSLY auditioned, scrutinized, and matched by Andy Bowman in the
V.T.S. Analog Laboratory using National Institute of Standards registered gear.
(See the Testing Laboratory, and Six Things, etc...)

Think these prices are high? Try some of my many "Imitators"

Mullard                            EL-34 (USED) at $300.00 EACH!!!!!! BEAT THAT!

Mullard                            EL-37 At $170.00 EACH!!!!!! YIKES!

Tung-Sol 5881 At $100.00 EACH!!!!!! WOW!

Telefunken EL-84/6BQ5 At $130.00 EACH!!!!!!

Regular, US Made 6V6 At up tp $60.00 EACH!!!!!! SCARY AIN'T IT!

Pentodes
(Audio Output and Power Tubes)

Here is a compilation of some of the finest pentode audio tubes ever made. They are recognized to be among the finest, longest lasting and most reliable ever made. These tubes often last over half a century!

[NOTE: Because of the depth of the inventory, this is a partial stock list. Please call for current pricing and availability. Tubes are added regularly and the inventory changes so please call/email us if you have a specific need.]

Type

Manufacturer

Date

Microphonics

Quantity

$ Each

Description

6BQ5/	Mullard	1950’s	Low	4	48.00+	Early units from 50’s, will last forever
EL-84						and will sound sweet.

6BQ5/	Mullard	1960’s	Low	6	42.00+	Second version
EL-84

6BQ5	R.C.A.	Early	Low	9	38.00+	Very neutral and full at the same time.
		60s
6BQ5	R.C.A.	April 69'	Low	25	34.00+	Nice clean stock all fully matched.

6BQ5	Siemens	1960’s	Low	6	36.00+	Branded GENALEX

6BQ5	G.E	1960’s	Low	15	28.00+	Nice crisp stock (Branded R.C.A.)

7189	RCA	1950 &		Set of 4	180.00	Higher voltage version of 6BQ5 to
		1960				squeeze those last few watts. Another
						RCA orig. and of course measured on
						the orig. RCA WT100-A and
						auditioned in Eico HF-86 by myself

7189	RCA	1960	Low	Set of 4	160.00	Higher voltage version of 6B05 to
						squeeze those last few watts. Another
						RCA orig. and of course measured on
						the orig. RCA WT100-A and auditioned
						in Eico HF-86 by myself.

EL-34	Mullard &	1950’s-	Low	Call	Call	Classic units spanning three decades.
	Amperex	70’s

6CA7	Sylvania	1960’s	Low	Call	Call	Solid & sweet units long lived though
						nothing like as long as the Amperex or
						Mullard.

6CA7	Sylvania	1970’s	Call	Call	Call	Same as above, one getter now.

6550	Tung-Sol	1950’s	Low	11	75-120	The original that all others TRY to copy.
						Made in three primary styles across the
						Decades. These are the type 1 with Black
						plates. Call for details.

6550	Tung-Sol	1960’s	Low	5	100	Gray plates no holes.

6550	Tung-Sol	1960’s	Low	Set 4	105.00	Crispy set of four in I.E.C. Mullard boxes,
						boxes and tubes are marked KT-88! Fully
						Matched Set of 4.

6550	Tung-sol	1960’s	Low	63	95.00	Same as above, I always try to have a
						good stock at all times call for
						availability. See history of Tung-Sol.

6550	Sylvania	Early	Low	Set of	Set is	Nice hefty thick base & glass units.
		70s		4	240	The second best 6550 ever made.
						Good Clean sound in a tough, long
						lived package.

KT-88	Marconi &	1960’s	Low	Call	Call	The orig. is the only one recognized
	Osram					here. By what ever name they are
						being distributed under Genalex, Gold
						Lion (Europe), Gold Monarch (U.S.A.),
						Etc. These are the drop in equivalent to
						never stop trying the 6550. Will they to
						Copy these things?

6V6	R.C.A.	1949	Low	12	Call	Orig. Metal version.


6V6-G	R.C.A.	1940’s	Low	12	Call

6V6-GT	R.C.A.	1950’s	Low	8	Call


6V6-GTA	R.C.A.	1950’s	Low	4	34.00	Premium version of above.
NOTE:	I have about	200	Sylvania, Tung-Sol, Ken-Rad, etc...	In Stock	Call For Details

6L6-G	R.C.A.	1940’s	Low	Set 5	Call	Large bottle version of this tube.

6L6-G	Tung-Sol	1940’s	Low	pair	Call	Same as above.

6L6-GA	Sylvania	1950’s	Low	Set of 6	Call	The smaller bulb version of above.
				Set of 4	Call	Still the same great sound!

6L6-GB	R.C.A.	1950’s	Low	9	Call	The Fender inspired higher voltage &
		& 60’s				ruggedized 6L6 with extra top mica for
						hanging upside down in guitar heads.

6L6-GC	R.C.A.	1960’s	Low	11	76.00+	Heavier black plates and all, these are
						the tubes That made a large amount of
						the music In the 60’s & 70’s

6L6-GC	Sylvania	1970’s	Low	6	56.00+	Special version for guitar amps.
STR-387

6L6-GC	Sylvania	1970’s	Low	11	52.00	The second best.

6L6-GC	G.E.	1960s	Low	8	42.00	One of G.E.’s better tubes. Some G.E.
		70’s				brands & boxed and some RCA
						branded & boxed.

KT-66	M&O	1950’s	Low	Set of 5	85.00	Nice set of 5 M&O premium KT-66
		60’s				made expressly for music & Hi-Fi.
						True masterpiece in metal & glass, get
						them while you can! Clear glass.

KT-66	M&O	1950’s &	Low	Set of 3	85.00	Same as above but graphite coated
		60’s				on inside of bulb. Brown base.

KT-66	M&O	1950’s &	Low	1	75.00	Same as above. Black base. (later)
		60’s				Grey glass.

EL-37/	Mullard	1960’s	Low	1 mp	66.00	Another one of the few tubes that were
6L6-G						Made expressly for Hi-Fi!

5881	Tung-Sol	Late 50’s	Low	14	56.00	The T-S conceived and developed
						brother to the 6550. Even tougher
						little than The 6550. These jewels are
						working Miracles in Bat. Preamps,
						G- T Poweramps, etc…

5881	Tung-Sol	60’s	Low	8	52.00	Same as above – later production.

5881	Tung-Sol	1970	Low	18	48.00	Same as above – bulk packed.

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