Collection: Character Grade Tubes

✔ What are they

Tested, functioning and stable tubes that do not meet our hi-fi selection criteria for linearity and matching , but are retained and offered exclusively for their sonic character and dynamic response in musical instrument applications.

✔ Why do they exist?

Some musical instrument circuits benefit from a tube with natural compression, more progressive breakup, and a less aggressive response, where personality matters more than laboratory perfection.

✔ Who are they for?

This selection is designed for musicians, engineers, and instrument amplifier enthusiasts seeking feel, dynamics, and musicality in a tolerant environment.

❌ For those who are not

They are not intended for hi-fi systems, applications requiring absolute linearity, or for those looking for an “audiophile” upgrade or reference matched tubes.