Where to find tubes for Edward Amplification products

Most music retail stores that deal with tube equipment will have 12AX7 tubes available. Edward Amplification dealers are able to obtain the 6BM8 tubes at a nominal cost. 6BM8/ECL82 type tubes are available from many online ordering services such as the ones listed here. Check with your dealer first. Matched pairs are not required.

thetubestore 877-570-0979
Antique Electronic Supply 800-706-6789 or 602-820-5411
New Sensor 800-633-5477 or 212-529-0486
Radio Electric Supply 352-475-1950
RF Parts Company 800-737-2787 or 760-744-0700
Tube Man 954-724-0443
Richardson Electronics
SND Tube Sales 314-770-0119
N9TEW TUBE SALES 219-924-0945

Not familiar with the 6BM8 tube? Download the PDF file or click here for some useful information on the subject.

To find more suppliers of the 6BM8 tube, simply look up 6BM8 or ECL82 with a search engine. One thing you should keep in mind is that many suppliers of 6BM8 tubes only have New Old Stock (NOS) tubes available. NOS tubes are new unused tubes that are no longer in production by their respective brand names. NOS tubes tend to run hotter and produce slightly more power than currently produced types. Higher idle currents will show some glowing on the plates of the tube. While higher idle currents are not seriously detrimental to proper operation, the tube will not last as long as a properly selected tube. It is best to shop around before you buy, not just to get the best deal but to know what you are buying.
NOTE: Any brand 6BM8/ECL82 tube available is suitable for the V3 position in the ED and HED amps. The V3 tube is operating at only 30% of its rated power and will outlast the V4 and V5 position tubes.

If there is no dealer in your area, Edward Amplification has tubes available for purchase with comparable pricing.

Type	Brand	Description	Price ea. USD
12AX7WA/7025	Sovtek	standard gain, low microphonics	$10.00
12AX7WB/7025	Sovtek	6% more gain, low microponics	$11.00
ECC83/12AX7	JJ Electronic	highest gain, low heater noise	$12.00
6BM8	Svetlana	long lasting, reliable	$10.00
ECL-82/6BM8	Ei	more power, reduced life, run hotter, good for V3 position in ED & HED amp	$10.00
Complete set for ED or HED amp	Svetlana and Sovtek	3x 6BM8 and 2x 12AX7WB	$55.00

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