TAD

Recommended for use in HiFi amps or to push driver stages in instrument amplifiers.

Good Gain - Airy Top End - Fat Mid-range. Selected for low noise and balanced systems is this tube recommended for guitar and audio amplifers to improve overall response. Best for clean tones as well as for sounds requiring fat midrange, detailed airy top end and lots of power from the preamp.

Low noise, lower gain tube that is recommended to solve microphonic problems.

12AY7/6072A HIGHGRADE (RT070) TAD Premium Selected. Tweed Up Your Tone! Vintage tone for original vintage Fender tweed amps. The original tube for all those Fender tweed amps from the 50s. Brings back the original sound to your tweed amp.

The TAD 12BH7A REDBASE combines the best sonic and mechanical performance of the NOS RCA black plate with advantages of the GE version. A maximum of reliability with outstanding tonal quality makes the new balanced selected TAD 12BH7A REDBASE the first choice for Ampeg SVT's, the Blackstar HT-5, Marshall DSL5, certain Hammond organs and all HIFI audio applications.

The Tube Amp Doctor 5751 is for you if you need low noise, clarity, sparkle and creaminess. This tube has a vintage character, yet plenty of gain.

Duet (2 matched tubes). The TAD 5881-Cz is a very strong power tube that is characterized by its clear and edgy sound. This is particularly evident in the mids and highs, making the 5881s a popular choice for guitarists looking for a punchy yet defined tone, which is where the tube reveals its unmistakable strength. Due to its characteristic sound signature, the TAD 5881-Cz shows a tight bass range. All in all, the TAD 5881-Cz is a musical and, above all, loud tube that brings a lot of playing energy with it.

Quartet (4 matched tubes). The TAD 5881-Cz is a very strong power tube that is characterized by its clear and edgy sound. This is particularly evident in the mids and highs, making the 5881s a popular choice for guitarists looking for a punchy yet defined tone, which is where the tube reveals its unmistakable strength. Due to its characteristic sound signature, the TAD 5881-Cz shows a tight bass range. All in all, the TAD 5881-Cz is a musical and, above all, loud tube that brings a lot of playing energy with it.

Single Tube. The TAD 5881-Cz is a very strong power tube that is characterized by its clear and edgy sound. This is particularly evident in the mids and highs, making the 5881s a popular choice for guitarists looking for a punchy yet defined tone, which is where the tube reveals its unmistakable strength. Due to its characteristic sound signature, the TAD 5881-Cz shows a tight bass range. All in all, the TAD 5881-Cz is a musical and, above all, loud tube that brings a lot of playing energy with it.

This is a popular 5881 made in Russia. Modern, aggressive character, very dependable with slightly less power than most 6L6GC tubes.

Big bulb vintage rectifier tube, used in high-end audio amplifiers but also in modern recto-type amps, such as the Mesa Boogie Double/Triple Recitifer. It can replace the 5U4GB. Its tone is smoother than that of a solid state rectifier.

Good choice rectifier tube for smaller vintage amps like the Champ.

This is a heavy duty remake of the classic 6550A tube with a heavy straight glass envelope and polished middle base. Popular choice for bass guitar amps and high end HiFi applications. The TAD 6550A-STR REDBASE provides depth, power and details in perfect quality.

This is a heavy duty remake of the classic 6550A tube with a heavy straight glass envelope and polished middle base. Popular choice for bass guitar amps and high end HiFi applications. The TAD 6550A-STR REDBASE provides depth, power and details in perfect quality.

This is the high end version of the ECC88 or 6DJ8. Selected for balanced audio output and low noise.

Matched Duet. In terms of sound, the TAD 6L6GCM-STR REDBASE produces the powerful but always defined bass response known from the legendary american built NOS RCA 6L6GC, with clear, unobtrusive and yet transparent highs. In every setting, the TAD 6L6GCM-STR REDBASE responds directly and with noticeable dynamics, from buttery soft and warm to powerful and brutal without losing any details or depth.

Matched Quartet. In terms of sound, the TAD 6L6GCM-STR REDBASE produces the powerful but always defined bass response known from the legendary american built NOS RCA 6L6GC, with clear, unobtrusive and yet transparent highs. In every setting, the TAD 6L6GCM-STR REDBASE responds directly and with noticeable dynamics, from buttery soft and warm to powerful and brutal without losing any details or depth.

Single tube. In terms of sound, the TAD 6L6GCM-STR REDBASE produces the powerful but always defined bass response known from the legendary american built NOS RCA 6L6GC, with clear, unobtrusive and yet transparent highs. In every setting, the TAD 6L6GCM-STR REDBASE responds directly and with noticeable dynamics, from buttery soft and warm to powerful and brutal without losing any details or depth.

This is a reproduction of the clear top tube with TAD's black plate anode system. Rich, natural tone, smooth top end, tight bass and complex midrange. Rugged internal construction surrounded by extra heavy glass. This is a prime choice for Fender, Boogie or Engl amps.

This is a reproduction of the clear top tube with TAD's black plate anode system. Rich, natural tone, smooth top end, tight bass and complex midrange. Rugged internal construction surrounded by extra heavy glass. This is a prime choice for Fender, Boogie or Engl amps.

This is a reproduction of the clear top tube with TAD's black plate anode system. Rich, natural tone, smooth top end, tight bass and complex midrange. Rugged internal construction surrounded by extra heavy glass. This is a prime choice for Fender, Boogie or Engl amps.

The TAD 6V6GT-STR Redbase is a heavy duty 6V6GT tube that is capable of handling a higher plate current. It is a prime choice for the NOS-like 'sweet top end' tone, while surprising with a tight bass response and a very powerful sound. It is an ideal match for Class A amps like the Fender Tweed Champ, Champion 600 or the Vibro-Champ. Furthermore it excels as reverb driver tube in Fender Vibroking amps and Dual Professionals. Recommended for Deluxe Reverb amps, providing sweet tone with silky heighs.

The TAD 6V6GT-STR Redbase is a prime choice for the NOS-like 'sweet top end' tone, while surprising with a tight bass response and a very powerful sound. It is an ideal match for Class A amps like the Fender Tweed Champ, Champion 600 or the Vibro-Champ. Furthermore it excels as reverb driver tube in Fender Vibroking amps and Dual Professionals.

Dynamic highs, creamy sustain. Selected as preamp tubes for a warm, defined tone. Recommended for the first gain stage. Upgrades 12AX7A and ECC83 tubes. Replaces E83CC tubes.

The Tube Amp Doctor 12AX7WA is a specially designed tube with three mica plates that delivers fat, strong midrange sounds with lots of warmth and clarity.

This very heavy duty version of the 7027A is perfect for Ampegs and many HiFi amps.

7189A TAD Selected

Wonderfully powerful EL34 with a great British Rock'n'Roll tone.

The TAD ECC81 / 12AT7-Cz is selected with regards to a tight balance of both triodes making it ideal for the use as BALANCED PHASE DRIVER. In addition to the perfect symmetrical systems, the strong amplification characteristics of the TAD ECC81 / 12AT7-Cz support increased dynamics of the output stage when used as phase driver or phase inverter tube.

The TAD ECC83-WA Selected creates has a balanced tone with a notable emphasis of the mids. The overall linear sound further offers the benefits of great string attack and chord separation. The low end remains well defined. The result is a tone that works well in both modern amps but also vintage guitar amplifiers. If the TAD ECC83-WA PREMIUM Selected is used in hi-fi audio amplifiers, the tube adds a musical clarity and presence to the signal.

In the tradition of the legendary Telefunken EL34, the TAD EL34-STR REDBASE provides a gorgeous, dynamic and amazingly open in-yer-face tone with just the right amount of angriness. Expect a clear, harmonic and open top end, a lovely spot-on midrange, with vocal low-mids and a great bass response as you would expect it from a TAD EL34. Extra rugged glass envelope, golden control grid wire, two especially large cooling grids and special high-precision construction with smallest tolerances guarantee for maximum stability and reliability.

In the tradition of the legendary Telefunken EL34, the TAD EL34-STR REDBASE provides a gorgeous, dynamic and amazingly open in-yer-face tone with just the right amount of angriness. Expect a clear, harmonic and open top end, a lovely spot-on midrange, with vocal low-mids and a great bass response as you would expect it from a TAD EL34. Extra rugged glass envelope, golden control grid wire, two especially large cooling grids and special high-precision construction with smallest tolerances guarantee for maximum stability and reliability.

In the tradition of the legendary Telefunken EL34, the TAD EL34-STR REDBASE provides a gorgeous, dynamic and amazingly open in-yer-face tone with just the right amount of angriness. Expect a clear, harmonic and open top end, a lovely spot-on midrange, with vocal low-mids and a great bass response as you would expect it from a TAD EL34. Extra rugged glass envelope, golden control grid wire, two especially large cooling grids and special high-precision construction with smallest tolerances guarantee for maximum stability and reliability.

One of the most powerful EL84 tubes available. It delivers a big punch and dynamic tone.

Ultra high power tube! Makes every amp sound punchier, more voluminous and more powerful. Single tube.

Thick glass and heavy duty construction can be found on this tube. Gold grid wire limits stray characteristics and improves overall reliability. Highest grade audiophile quality sound and construction.

Thick glass and heavy duty construction can be found on this tube. Gold grid wire limits stray characteristics and improves overall reliability. Highest grade audiophile quality sound and construction.

Extremely dependable, rugged and long lasting tube. Powerful sound.

Extremely dependable, rugged and long lasting tube. Powerful sound.

This is a remake of the classic Valvo/Mullard GZ34 rectifier tube with high power. Upgrades 5U4G / GB.

This is a remake of the legendary British KT66 that made Marshall's amps famous in the 1960s. May replace 6L6GC and 5881 tubes.

This is a remake of the legendary British KT66 that made Marshall's amps famous in the 1960s. May replace 6L6GC and 5881 tubes.

This is a redesign, styled after the early British MOV KT88 tubes. It has the same large heavy glass envelope and a polished metal base. Excellent tone and great appearance. A preferred choice for high-end audio and powerful bass amps.

This is a redesign, styled after the early British MOV KT88 tubes. It has the same large heavy glass envelope and a polished metal base. Excellent tone and great appearance. A preferred choice for high-end audio and powerful bass amps.