Ray Tubes Blog

At Ray Tubes we know that great things happen when you get together with likeminded enthusiasts. It’s not just about vacuum tubes, it’s about finding a community that shares your passions. That’s why we love to collaborate with some of the coolest people in the business. Our blog helps you keep up. Check back often for information about our processes, our brand partnerships, events we’re at, and—last but not least—new product announcements. (Okay, sometimes it’s just about the vacuum tubes.)

Ray Tubes Are Now Available in the UK.

Ray Tubes Are Now Available in the UK.

Ray Tubes is now available in the UK through VAL HiFi. Run by true enthusiasts, VAL HiFi shares our passion for quality audio and personal service. A perfect partnership for UK audiophiles.

We Have SELECT KT88 Tubes Now.

We Have SELECT KT88 Tubes Now.

Introducing Ray Tubes SELECT KT88 tubes: gold pins, human-tested for true performance, and backed by a 12-month warranty. Available now through our trusted global retailers.

We Have SELECT EL34 Tubes Now.

We Have SELECT EL34 Tubes Now.

Introducing Ray Tubes SELECT EL34 tubes: gold pins, human-tested for true performance, and backed by a 12-month warranty. Available now through our trusted global retailers.

Ray Tubes Are Now Available in Sweden.

Ray Tubes Are Now Available in Sweden.

Ray Tubes are now available in Europe through Sweden’s ARK Audio. Mikael and his team provide expert service, trusted brands, and easy access to our tubes without shipping hassles.

Ray Tubes Are Now Available in Australia.

Ray Tubes Are Now Available in Australia.

Ray Tubes is now in Australia through Passion for Sound. Partnering with Lachlan Fennen brings our tubes closer to Aussie audiophiles with local expertise and trusted support.

We Now Sell General Electric 6AS7 NOS Tubes.

We Now Sell General Electric 6AS7 NOS Tubes.

We sourced the best NOS General Electric 6AS7 tubes for Apos customers. Tested, cleaned, and qualified for top performance. No new 6AS7s, but these NOS tubes are the best you’ll find.

Ray Tubes 12AX7 SELECT

We Have 12AX7 Tubes Now.

Ray Tubes 12AX7 vacuum tubes are here in CORE and SELECT models. Human-tested, gold pins for durability, and backed by a 12-month warranty. Available now through our trusted retailers.

We Made a Tube Compatibility Guide.

We Made a Tube Compatibility Guide.

Find the right tube for your amp with our new Tube Compatibility Guide. Simple, clear, and covers popular brands like Auris, Cayin, Feliks, Woo, and more.

This is the CORE Collection.

This is the CORE Collection.

Meet CORE: reliable, affordable, newly made tubes hand-picked by real engineers (like Mike) with ears. No NOS risks. Backed by a 12-month warranty.

Ray Tubes Are Now Available in the US.

Ray Tubes Are Now Available in the US.

Ray Tubes is now available in the US through Apos Audio. Trusted partner, exceptional service, and full product lineup. Explore Ray Tubes with Apos today.