Specialist distribution of electron tubes, transformers, power transformers and amplifier accessories since 1946
BTB Elektronik Vertriebs GmbH
Fürth (Keplerstr. 6) · GermanyNew on Amplifa
About BTB Elektronik
BTB Elektronik Vertriebs GmbH, based in Fürth, has specialised in electron tubes and amplifier accessories since 1946. The product range includes power tubes, preamp tubes, rectifier tubes, industrial tubes and NOS tubes, among others from the brands S4A, S4GB, Linlai, PSVANE, JJ, Genalex GoldLion, Tung-Sol, Sovtek and Svetlana. In addition, tube sockets and connectors, capacitors and semiconductors, power and output transformers, chokes, bare chassis, component sets and special solder are offered. A proprietary service is the computer-controlled Premium Matching as well as tube selection (S4A for audio, S4GB for Guitar & Bass). Via the 'Custom Transformer' configurator, customer-specific toroidal transformers made in Germany are offered, also as one-off pieces, up to 1500 VA per phase. Customers include end users, HiFi studios, dealers, workshops and OEM manufacturers from HiFi, guitar and studio technology. Shipping takes place with a large stock and fast delivery worldwide.
- Site
- Fürth
- Processes
- Distribution of component sets and DIY kits for HiFi amplifiers and guitar amps, Specialist distribution/online shop for electron tubes and amplifier accessories, Custom transformers (toroidal transformers made in Germany, also one-off pieces), Tube selection and Premium Matching (S4A/S4GB), quality control, Consultation for end users, dealers, workshops and OEM, Worldwide shipping
- Materials
- Mu-metal (transformer core/housing), Nickel sheet (laminated nickel/mu-metal core), Cardas high-purity OFC copper (winding wire), Amorphous cobalt core, Amorphous core (LL1623AM, saturates approx. 30-35% earlier than VM111 sheet steel), VM111 sheet steel (reference core material for transformers), Copper (transformer windings, copper resistance in primary pulse impedance), Special solder with silver and gold content (solder for audio circuits)
- Certificates
- Tube selection & matching
- Founded
- 1946
- Employees
- 10
- Industries
- HiFi & High-End Audio, Guitar/Bass amplifiers, Studio technology, Vintage radio/restoration, OEM/manufacturers, DIY
- 01
Consultation and product selection
- 02
Warehousing (large stock)
- 03
Tube selection / Premium Matching (S4A/S4GB)
- 04
Transformer configuration to customer specification
- 05
Shipping worldwide
Materials & Core Materials
Cardas high-purity OFC copper
Winding wire in premium transformers for high conductivity and tonal fidelity.
Mu-metal (nickel/mu-metal core)
Core and housing material in MC transformers with linear characteristic for magnetic shielding.
Amorphous cobalt core
Core material for small-signal and studio transformers.
VM111 sheet steel
Reference core sheet for output transformers.
Lundahl Audio-C core (amorphous)
Air-gapped core for single-ended output transformers.
Locations
Fürth
DEHead office, warehouse, sales, pickup
- Lot size
- One-off pieces to series (custom transformer)
- Materials
- Tubes, transformers, power transformers, capacitors
Industries
Processes & technical limits
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Additional services
Reference customers
Quality & Selection
Tubes are matched under computer control and selected for noise, microphony, emission and channel balance (S4A/S4GB). Custom transformers are manufactured in accordance with current EU regulations (RoHS, REACH, EN).
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History
- 1946
Founded; since then specialised in tubes, sockets, capacitors and transformers
- 2021
75 years of Eugen Queck and BTB Elektronik