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Overview

TubeDepot has a rating of 4.0 stars from 95 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with TubeDepot most frequently mention customer service, and top notch. TubeDepot ranks 12th among Electronic Component sites.

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  • Value
    37
  • Shipping
    37
  • Returns
    22
  • Quality
    36
Positive reviews (last 12 months): 80%
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Top Positive Review

“Great selection, super customer service!”

Steve Z.
5/29/24

TubeDepot is always the first place I check when I need vacuum tubes. They have a great selection, good prices and the best customer service around.

Top Critical Review

“Poor customer service”

Anthony M.
5/21/20

Purchased a fairly expensive tube from them. Price was significantly above pretty much any other offer I got anywhere else. I paid more for peace of mind and expectation to get appropriate customer service. It was not the case. The product I purchased was shipped ignoring instructions which had been formally agreed between myself and their customer service, which resulted in extra unreasonable charges on my delivery from the carrier. When I reported the problem to Tubedepot, not only have I not been offered a refund for the extra costs but I have not even received an apology.

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May 21st, 2020

Purchased a fairly expensive tube from them. Price was significantly above pretty much any other offer I got anywhere else. I paid more for peace of mind and expectation to get appropriate customer service. It was not the case. The product I purchased was shipped ignoring instructions which had been formally agreed between myself and their customer service, which resulted in extra unreasonable charges on my delivery from the carrier. When I reported the problem to Tubedepot, not only have I not been offered a refund for the extra costs but I have not even received an apology.

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Vince C. – TubeDepot Rep

We appreciate your feedback Anthony. We apologize for any inconvenience caused to you. We would like to research the order and perhaps offer a solution to this issue. Please email us at info@tubedepot.com. Thank you.

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November 6th, 2021

I needed a new 12AY7 for an aging LD Microphone and went back to my trusted source: Tube Depot. (I bought my first one about 10 years ago from them as well.) Fast turnaround on my order and quick delivery. I got the tube safe and sound, installed it in the mic, and am back up and running. Love this mic; it's a knock-off from China, but still sounds great for VOs and virtual sessions.

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November 15th, 2019

Just ordered a quad of power tubes and there was a glitch in the using a coupon provided, the issue was addressed immediately with very quick service. I know they have quality product as I've used them before and prices are very fair. Highly recommended.

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February 4th, 2022

They had a oversight on my order and soon as i wrote showed them the invoice and what i received they took care of it right away. I will be ordering more tubes in the future here knowing there good people

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November 21st, 2020

TubeDepot had the best prices for the tubes I was looking for (cheaper than what local shops could offer and shocked that it was cheaper than what they pay to get them directly from the manufacturer) so it was great to grab what I needed without killing my wallet.

Tubes are fragile, and one of mine (out of the 13 I ordered) had an issue. I emailed TD about it and they were extremely helpful with great communication and quickly replaced my tube without any hassle. My amps sound fantastic now and I know I'll be using them from here on out for all of my tube needs.

Highly recommended!

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Vince C. – TubeDepot Rep

Justin we know our response is delayed, but we want you to know we appreciate your business and your excellent feedback. We work hard to provide quality products at competitive pricing and exceptional customer care is the end goal for us. Errors do occur on occasion and we take every step to take care of them asap when they arise. Glad to hear you were satisfied with the result. Let us know when we can meet your needs in the future. Best, Michelle

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September 30th, 2021
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All I can say that Michele with TubeDepot did fanatics job helping me to make educated decision on a tube selection. Overall Top Notch customer service. I can't recommend Tube Depot enough. If you are on Tone Chasing journey…reach out to Michele.

Tip for consumers:
Great place to buy

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Audio Tubes

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December 14th, 2021
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I had an issue with the tubes I ordered not working correctly in my amp and tried replacing for the same brand and they also did not work. I ended up having to return for a totally different brand. Although it was frustrating to have to go through this, the customer service reps (Michelle, Jack and Krista) worked with me through the entire process and made sure I was taken care of. Stellar service and performance from you all!

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Guitar amp tubes

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April 27th, 2021

In this day and age of 1) getting past a robot to talk to a live person and/or B) having to draw a picture to describe what you need help with, it was truly a joy to be greeted by a live person who understood my question on the first pass. Not only that, fixed the issue almost before I was done describing the help I needed. Fast, friendly, exceptional!

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Buy with confidence!

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ceramic tube sockets (and not for the first time--we're repeat customers)

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Vince C. – TubeDepot Rep

Diane we appreciate your continued business and thank you for leaving us great feedback. We work hard to assure our customers needs are met and when issues arise we like to resolve them asap. Let us know when we can serve you again. Best, Michelle

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February 16th, 2022
Verified purchase

Mr Jimmy loves Tube Depot. Tube Depot had the parts needed to renew old fantastic amplifiers.
It is easier to order selected tubes and matched sets, than to have to source them yourself.
Shipping is quick. Cool TubeDepot stickers!

Tip for consumers:
More than tubes, check out the parts selection.

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JJ Vacuum Tubes.

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Vince C. – TubeDepot Rep

Thanks for your business and feedback! Let us know when we can assist you further.

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October 12th, 2019

I love these guys. Call 'em on the phone, and they'll walk you through what you need. Great service.

I've used Tube-Depot for years for getting new production tubes, and pretty much plan to for the long run.

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November 12th, 2019

I have been buying my tubes from TubeDepot for years. Customer service is excellent!

To all the staff at TubeDepot and most recently Michelle - Thank you. You guys are tops!

David Bailis
Bethlehem, PA

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January 28th, 2021

I've been using Tubedepot for quite a few years now and i always recieve the best service along with great prices on my tube needs! They have always had my items in stock, and my order usually ships the same day! Thanks so much!

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Vince C. – TubeDepot Rep

George we thank you for your business and kind feedback. We try hard to offer competitive pricing and exceptional customer service. It's great to hear we're doing it right! Let us know when we can serve your future gear needs. Cheers, Michelle

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September 8th, 2021

Just got off the phone with Michelle from Tube Depot. She was very friendly and incredibly helpful. I had already purchased from them previously (online), but this time I needed some information on an out of stock tube. Long story short, Michelle recommended a limited stock tube they had, that was essentially the same tube for less than 1/2 the cost of the out of stock tube. Very happy customer.

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Vince C. – TubeDepot Rep

Thanks for your business and your feedback Neal! Our goal is to provide educated, excellent customer service and quality, reliable products for our customers. It's great to hear we are meeting our goals. That E88CC is a short run of an excellent tube at a great price. Let us know when we can further assist.

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November 16th, 2019

Excellent purchase of selected hifi valves.
There are eight 12ax7 balanced at low noise and very low microphonic.
Immediate dispatch of goods and solved customs problem not dependent on the seller.
Recommended purchases

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April 28th, 2021
Verified purchase

I was ordering a new set of guitar tubes and was helped by Michelle. She was friendly, timely, and I ordered in no time. If you're looking for a place to buy guitar equipment, this is a great place with great people. -jay

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Keep an eye out for sales.

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Guitar tubes. 8 of the jj's

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Vince C. – TubeDepot Rep

Thanks for your order and feedback Jason! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving your future tube needs. Let us know when you're ready. Best, Michelle

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August 18th, 2021

I talked to Michelle and she was very polite and got me my refund for a defective item. She said "we'll have another sent to you" I said that I would rather have a refund. She said "no problem I'll send you a shipping label". As soon as we were off the phone I had the label. Easiest return I have ever made from an online purchase. Will definitely be getting my tube rolling business in the future!

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May 27th, 2021
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My issues were slow shipping on one order and one tube arrived bad. USPS was to blame for the slow ship, and TD took care of the bad tube asap. The quality otherwise and the knowledge and helpfulness of product and staff seems purposely top notch. I would advise using the FedEx two day option which was only 10 bucks and well worth it unless you want to wait on USPS free shipping. I think the pricing and availability of New and NOS tubes is very competitive, and in many cases, the best available.

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February 18th, 2022
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Ordered the wrong tubes by mistake. Order shipped about 20 min after I placed the order. I panicked and assumed I would not be able to return the tubes ($739). I was wrong as Michelle answered the phone after the first ring. Michelle was not able to stop the item from shipping but said just return the item for a full refund. She was helpful, polite and very knowledgable. Now I am off to order my correct set of tubes from TubeDepot. Great company!
Ron

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February 9th, 2022

Had a wonderful experience buying some NOS Mullard tubes for a UA 6176. Michelle was extremely knowledgeable and guided me through my tube options/ flavors. Would highly recommend this company to anyone.

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Vince C. – TubeDepot Rep

Thank you for your business and your great feedback! Our goal is to provide educated purchase options, it's great to hear we're meeting that goal! Let us know when we can assist again.

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March 15th, 2021

I'm a pretty picky tube user and have had good luck with multiple orders from Tube Depot. One recent tube arrival 'concerned' me, tube depot's customer service had a pre-paid return shipping label in my mailbox immediately - no muss, no fuss, repalcement tubes sent. Excellent customer service!

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Vince C. – TubeDepot Rep

Adrian thanks for your order and your feedback! While we do hate having any issues with products, we like to resolve them quickly. We're glad you are pleased with the resolution. Let us know when we can be of further assistance.

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June 9th, 2021

I have used Tube depot since 2015.
You can get preamp tubes that are tested for low micro phonic tendencies, gain and matched.
They even have some tubes that are obscure. For example I needed two 6AK5 preamp tubes for my headphone amplifier. I received New old stock General Electric preamp tubes. Sounds much better then the tubes that came with it.

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January 12th, 2022

I ordered to pairs of tubes recently, one was in stock and arrived quickly. The other one seemed like was going to take a bit longer, and since I was already second guessing the tubes I had chosen, I asked if I could exchange my order for different tubes that they already had in stock. Michelle helped me switch the order and they have already been shipped! Hopefully my AC10 will sound a bit better now

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May 18th, 2021

I have done business with Tubedepot a few times... always fast delivery. My last order had an order mix up. I reached out to them and with no hassel and speedy response, my order was fixed. That is the difference between good service and GREAT service.

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April 14th, 2014

I've ordered a number of vacuum tubes from this site to feed my guitar amplifiers. Customer service is awesome, they stand behind the tubes they sell. They test all their tubes and offer triode balancing and matching services as well. This is my first stop if I need a set of tubes for a piece of gear.

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January 22nd, 2021

I have always been impressed with the shipping speed and correspondence with TubeDepot.com. Always on top of their Order status. There was a mix up on an order and they overnighted the correction and sent me a shipping label to exchange the next morning! Taken care of before 10:00 am. I will always use tubedepot to fuel my projects.

Tip for consumers:
Easy to navigate site. Lots of info to make a sometimes difficult shopping experience easy. Search buy amp or part #, etc. no brained.

Products used:
Valve tubes for an amplifier project

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Vince C. – TubeDepot Rep

Thanks for your feedback Scott! Super glad we could get you what you needed so you can get your project underway. Let us know when we can assist further.

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