Preamp Valves

An extensive selection of preamp valves and tubes. All tested in-house to the highest standards. Includes a 180 day warranty.

Tung Sol 12AX7
From £27.60

The Tung Sol 12AX7 Preamp valve delivers big, warm, and musical tone. High Gain, low noise, ultra-low microphonics, and superb linearity. Choose from premium tested and balanced options.

Made in Russia. Tested in-house.

180 day warranty.
EH 7025 Preamp Valve
From £28.56

Electro-Harmonix has released a low noise, low microphonic version of the 12AX7, the EH 7025. We in house test for noise and microphonics.
Electro-Harmonix has redesigned the structure of the 12AX7 and implemented special construction techniques to ensure the absolute lowest noise and microphonics. Fully tested in-house here at VTGA for maximum quality assurance.

Made in Russia
JJ ECC83S Preamp Valve
From £16.92

JJ ECC83S Preamp Valve with factory tested, premium tested and balanced options. Excellent value for your money.

Made by JJ Electronic in Slovakia. Tested in-house.

180 day warranty.
Sovtek 12AX7WA Medium Gain Valve
From £25.75

The Russian-made Sovtek 12AX7WA is world-renowned for its smooth, round tone. This ultra “low microphonic” tube ships stock in amps from Fender, Ampeg, Carvin, and Hartke, among others. It can replace the ECC83.

Made in Russia.

180 day warranty.
JJ ECC82 (12AU7)
From £17.28

The JJ ECC82 (12AU7) valve is a double triode designed for preamp circuits and phase splitter applications. Fully tested including listening tests for noise and microphonics

Made by JJ Electronic in Slovakia.
Electro Harmonix EH 12AX7
From £26.40

The Electro-Harmonix EH12AX7 is a sonically sweet valve. It replaces the ECC83 or 12AX7 types. We have factory tested, premium test and balanced options.

Made in Russia. Tested in-house.

180 day warranty.
JJ 12AY7 Premium Tested
£21.48 (ex. tax: £17.90)

The JJ 12AY7 is a brand new medium gain double triode preamp valve introduced by JJ Electronic in June 2015, also known as the 6072A. It first appeared in early Fender Tweed amps.

Made in Slovakia. Tested in-house.

180 day warranty.
JJ ECC81 (12AT7)
From £18.05

JJ ECC81 (12AT7) preamp valve. Factory Tested, Premium Tested and Balanced options available.

Made by JJ Electronic in Slovakia.

Tested in-house.

180 day warranty.
Tung Sol 12AT7W
£29.88 (ex. tax: £24.90)

The Tung Sol 12AT7W Preamp valve double triode is used in reverb preamp circuits, and phase splitter applications. The European part number is ECC81 Another equivalent part number is the 6201. We test every unit on our Avo and custom built testers.

Made in Russia. Tested in-house.

180 day warranty.
JJ ECC83MG Medium Gain Valve
From £21.30

JJ ECC83MG Medium Gain Valve available in factory tested, premium tested, and balanced options.

Made by JJ Electronic in Slovakia. Tested in-house.

180 day warranty.
JJ 5751 Premium Tested
£21.48 (ex. tax: £17.90)

A lower gain ECC83 for clean tones. Fully pin compatible with the 12AX7.

Made in Slovakia. Premium tested in-house.

180 day warranty.
Sovtek 12AX7LPS Long Plate Preamp Valve
From £29.42

Sovtek 12AX7LPS is a long plated version of the 12AX7/ECC83, favoured by many amp manufacturers for its smooth, rich tone. Not recommended for the V1 position in combo amps because long plate 12AX7/ECC83S types are more prone to microphonics. We also have a balanced option for phase splitter applications. Tested in-house.

180 day warranty.