Preamp Valves

Sovtek 12AX7WC Valve
£36.77 (ex. tax: £36.77)

The Sovtek 12AX7WC valve has very low microphonics and hum and is world-renowned for its smooth, round tone. Many top manufacturers use the 12AX7WC in their amps, including Fender, Ampeg, Carvin, Hartke, and more. A great replacement for any standard ECC83.

180 day warranty.
Genalex Gold Lion ECC83 Premium Tested
£57.50 (ex. tax: £57.50)

A faithful recreation of the original Genalex Gold Lion ECC83/B759 valve. Coveted for its large, detailed soundstage, the Genalex Gold Lion ECC83/B759 remains one of the best 12AX7 valves ever made.

Tested in-house.

180 day warranty.
EH 12AT7 Preamp Valve Premium Tested
From £21.28

The Russian-made EH 12AT7 Preamp double triode valve most commonly appears in reverb preamp circuits and phase splitter positions. A hardy, reliable valve. Its European part number is ECC81. Another equivalent part number is the 6201.

Tested in-house.

180 day warranty.
Sovtek 12AX7WB
£27.15 (ex. tax: £27.15)

The Sovtek 12AX7WB has more gain and saturation than the 12AXWA version. Its warmer, darker sound is a go-to for many leading amp manufacturers, including Rivera, VHT, Demeter, and Kendrick. It can effortlessly replace the ECC83. It’s a great valve for calming down overly bright amps.

Made in Russia. Tested in-house.

180 day warranty.
Electro Harmonix 12AU7 ECC82
£22.77 (ex. tax: £22.77)

The Electro-Harmonix EH 12AU7 ECC82 is a sonically sweet valve.

Made in Russia. Tested in-house.

180 day warranty.
Tung Sol 12AU7W Premium Tested
£24.50 (ex. tax: £24.50)

Tung Sol 12AU7W Preamp Valve is ruggedised to withstand the stresses of vibration. Perfect for combo amps. The European equivalent part number is ECC82.

Made in Russia. Premium Tested including listening for microphonics and noise.

180 day warranty.
JJ ECC803S Long Plate
£17.00 (ex. tax: £17.00)

The JJ ECC803S is a long plate version of the ECC83S and is fully ECC83/12AX7 compatible. The long plate imparts extra cooling, improving service life. It also enhances bass and mid range compared to the standard ECC83S.

Made in Slovakia. Tested in-house.

180 day warranty.
Electro-Harmonix EH 12BH7
£27.80 (ex. tax: £27.80)

The Electro-Harmonix EH 12BH7 is a double triode that’s pin compatible with 12AX7 and ECC83 valves. Mullard made the first 12BH7 triode in 1950. Electro-Harmonix’s rich toned, dynamic version is a great replacement for original 12BH7s.

Made in Russia.

180 day warranty.
JJ 12BH7-A Premium Tested
£22.47 (ex. tax: £22.47)

A brand new valve type from the highly respected JJ Electronic factory in Slovakia. The JJ electronic 12BH7-A is a low-noise version of the 12BH7 double-triode, and is pin compatible with any 12AX7. The first 12BH7 triode appeared from Mullard in 1950, and this new design faithful reproduces the original. Fully tested in-house here at VTGA.

Includes our 180 day warranty.
Electro-Harmonix EH EF86
£19.00 (ex. tax: £19.00)

The Electro-Harmonix EH EF86 is a later entry into the valve market, designed as a low noise pentode. This preamp valve features an unusually small pentode. This is a faithful, current-production version of the EF86 first made in 1954.

Made in Russia. Tested in-house.

180 day warranty.
JJ ECC802S Long Plate
£17.00 (ex. tax: £17.00)

The JJ ECC802S is a long plate version of the ECC82 (12AU7). The longer plate enhances the bass and mid range compared to standard ECC82 valves.

Made in Slovakia. Tested in-house.

180 day warranty.
JJ E88CC Exact Replacement
£14.83 (ex. tax: £14.83)

The E88CC is a high-quality double triode. Alternate part numbers are 6922, 6DJ8, ECC88 and 6N11. It can fully replace these types. Noter, it is not pin compatible with 12AX7s. Tested in-house.

180 day warranty.