Prices have increased due to a 35% tariff, which we hope is temporary. Tubes are not refundable, and if/when prices go back down there will be no refunds of any type.
We are limiting sales to one purchase of up to 8 tubes every 90 days. Sales limits are subject to change.
Please note that if you have a PrimaLuna, you may end up getting twice the power tube life that other brands get. In fact, if you are running KT120’s or KT150’s they may well last longer than you do!
Please don't try to trick the system or use a friend’s name, etc. Our systems may block your purchase and you can get blacklisted. Everyone be nice.
At this time, we are unable to send Russian-made tubes to Canada.
Do not ask our sales people about other tubes! This is all that is available right now.
Sovtek 5881
Sale
$44.95
Regular price
$44.95
No tube sales outside of U.S. and Canada. No freight forwarders. No exceptions. 90-DAY WARRANTY Defective tubes will be replaced with like items only; carefully read the Warranty Policy for exceptions. You are responsible for ordering the correct tube type. TUBES ARE NOT EXCHANGEABLE OR REFUNDABLE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES Acceptance of our policies, known or unknown to you, is acknowledged by your tube purchase.
Sovtek 5881
The workhorse of the 5881 family. This is most commonly used 5881 on the market today. If you have a 5881-based amplifier, chances are this was the tube that came stock. It has solid, military-spec build quality, which makes it very sturdy and dependable. If you just want a tube that is just plain going to work and work and work and not cost big $$$, this is the tube for you. They sound pretty darn good too.
The 5881 can be used as a replacement for the 6L6GC, however it is a lower dissipation tube, which means less power, and you may need to back off the bias slightly depending on your amplifier. Consult your amp's owner's manual first. To be honest... if your amp can use the 6L6GC, I'd stick with that.
Pricing above includes matching in any quantity you need at no extra charge.
Special order items are non-returnable. Turntables and phono cartridges are non-returnable unless defective, and then for exchange only. In the case of phono cartridges, your cartridge must be returned and deemed defective by the manufacturer before it will be exchanged.
New Equipment
If you find any item on our website available for a lower price elsewhere, contact us. We will meet or beat any verifiable price from an authorized dealer.*
*Tube prices are non-negotiable. Period.
Used Equipment
We accept offers on our inventory of used equipment that does not have a posted price. (Don't low-ball us. We won't respond.) We do not accept offers on used equipment that has a posted price; these items are priced according to market value and will sell.
Package Deals & Trades
We create package deals for our customers that cannot be beat. And, we take trade-ins! Contact us for expert consultation when making any upgrades to your system.
