Boutique HiFi Concierge
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Brand RAY TUBES
Retro Sound + Modern Build
Ray Tubes like the vintage sound of vacuum tubes. But the modern tube market is a mess—dodgy quality, shady sellers, limited stock. No good. Ray Tubes fixed it. Their tubes give you that classic sound without the hassle. Old-fashioned quality, modern reliability.
The New Standard: Hand-Selected and Rigorously Tested
People hunt for vintage sound in New Old Stock (NOS) tubes. These tubes are rare, pricey, and hit or miss. Some of them have been sitting on a shelf since the Cold War. Ray Tubes tubes? Brand new. Handpicked. Thoroughly tested. Vintage sound without the hassle.
Warranty
Ray Tubes stand by their work. All Ray Tubes tubes come with a 12-month warranty against manufacturing defects.
Meticulous Matching for Unmatched Sound
Ray Tubes believe in precision and quality. Each tube is handpicked by their sound engineers. They use strict criteria for gain, conductance, noise, and microphonics. Only the best make it through.
Three Levels of quality
Core. Select and Reserve.
VAL HIFI RECOMMENDS
Even Better
The SELECT Collection is built as well as the CORE Collection but sounds even better. This tier far outperforms standard factory tubes.
Hand-selected and tested
Gold pins for corrosion resistance and excellent conduction
A substantial upgrade from standard NOS tubes
Low noise and microphonics
Fewer than 5% of the tubes commissioned for production meet our voltage, current, and sound signature standards
12-month warranty against manufacturing defects
Even Better
The SELECT Collection is built as well as the CORE Collection but sounds even better. This tier far outperforms standard factory tubes.
Hand-selected and tested
Gold pins for corrosion resistance and excellent conduction
A substantial upgrade from standard NOS tubes
Low noise and microphonics
Matched pair (2 tubes) or single tube (1 tube)
Only 4% of the tubes commissioned for production meet our standards for gain and conductance matching
12-month warranty against manufacturing defects
The Best of the Best
The RESERVE Collection is crafted for hifi audiophile devices. Vocals are smooth and lifelike, offering a realistic and immediate presence. The treble is crisp but balanced to avoid harshness. The low-end is full and commanding. The result is a sound that is hard to beat.
Hand-selected and tested
Gold pins for corrosion resistance and excellent conduction
A substantial upgrade from standard NOS tubes
Magic Coating: Monocrystalline carbon coating enhances sound by cooling, blocking noise, and allowing for quicker electron transmission
Low noise and microphonics
Fewer than 5% of the tubes commissioned for production meet our voltage, current, and sound signature standards
12-month warranty against manufacturing defects