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Happy holidays, everyone! With the holidays comes wild increases in package volume for all major carriers. There will be delays! Tracking might look funky as packages are rerouted. Your tubes are still on the way, we promise. If any problems do arise regarding your shipment, we are here for you. For now, please allow a few extra days for all shipments and do not fret over a package going somewhere slightly further away, backwards, forwards, or around (packages get rerouted through carr …

SummaryI want to start by saying that this is not an advertisement or endorsement for ourselves. We are simply stating the facts, hoping that someone will take this to heart. You don't have to buy from us, but we urge all tube aficionados to avoid buying on Amazon to protect both yourself and the industry at large.The vacuum tube industry, once a thriving marketplace for audiophiles and musicians, is facing significant challenges again. A primary concern is the anti-trust tactics employed by Ama …

Hi everyone,There are currently nationwide USPS delivery delays and some tracking/scanning issues. These delays may affect the usual delivery times, and in some instances, tracking updates may not be immediately available. We understand the importance of timely deliveries and are committed to providing you with the best possible service. If you have an urgent order, please select a FedEx or UPS shipping service at checkout for the time being. Regarding tracking: some orders may not receive origi …

As time goes on, some areas are improving while others are worsening. We expect things to stay the same for the foreseeable future. As it stands now, there is typically enough supply to keep the world's amplifiers humming. Choices amongst brands and sub-types will remain touch-and-go but there is no reason to panic. Scarce as of March 2023: KT88, KT66, KT77, 6550, 6L6GC, KT120, KT50, KT170, 300B, 2A3, 6L6G, 12AY7, 12DW7 & certain brands of 12AX7.You may notice that many of these are una …

For our Canadian customers:On March 3rd, 2022, Canada placed Russia on their General Tariff list which applies a tax on all Russian goods imported into Canada of at least 35% (service and Customs fees may also be included in the tax). This includes Russian-made vacuum tubes. We are beginning to see the application of this tax on orders. Please be aware when placing an order from Canada that this general Russian-goods tax may apply to your order. There is nothing that we can do at this time to re …