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Tube Amp Bias &
Circuit Tools

15 precision tools for tube amp builders, technicians, and guitar techs. Bias calculators, chromatic tuner, 607+ tube database, speaker impedance calculator, and more.

Mac · iPad · iPhone · Vision Pro · No account required · Works offline

Tube bias calculator on Mac Tube bias calculator on iPad
15
Tools
60+
Tube Types
607+
Tube Database
6
Languages
0
Tracking
Features

Every tool a bench tech needs

Built by people who actually bias tube amps — not a generic calculator with a guitar skin.

Bias Calculator

Three measurement modes, 60+ tube types, real-time dissipation gauge with color-coded zones. Class A, AB, and cathode bias tables with editable percentages.

Chromatic Strobe Tuner

McLeod NSDF pitch detection with phase-based strobe animation. Needle gauge mode, reference pitch selection (432/440/442/444 Hz).

Tube Data Reference

607+ tubes with pinout diagrams, maximum ratings, application data, and substitutes. Searchable by name, category, or base type.

Speaker Cabinet Calculator

Series, parallel, series-parallel, and parallel-series wiring. 10 preset cabinets, impedance mismatch warnings, Celestion-style diagrams.

Rectifier Reference

Quick comparison of common rectifier tubes. Filament specs, voltage drop, max DC current, and max first filter cap — verified from 50 manufacturer datasheets.

String Tension Calculator

Polynomial unit weight model for guitar and bass (4-8 strings). Multi-scale fanned fret support, custom string packs, lb/kg/N conversion.

Resistance Calculator

Series/parallel calculator, 4/5/6-band color code decoder with realistic barrel graphic, voltage divider with and without load.

RC Filter Calculator

Low-pass and high-pass cutoff frequency calculator with interactive circuit schematics for all four configurations.

LED Resistor Calculator

Calculate required resistor value from supply voltage, forward voltage, and current. Solve for any variable. Forward voltage reference table.

Capacitance Calculator

Series and parallel capacitance, ceramic cap code decoder including special codes 8 and 9.

Reverb Tank Decoder

Decode 7-character Accutronics/MOD part numbers. Input/output impedance, connector type, decay time, and lock type.

Code Lookup & Decoders

EIA manufacturer codes, Fender serial/amp dating, Gibson serial decoder, Marshall dating, potentiometer date codes.

Tuning Reference

Standard and alternate tunings for guitar, bass, banjo, and mandolin. Tap any note for a sine-wave reference tone. Embedded tuner toggle.

Cross-Tab Search

Search across all databases and decoders from one field. Finds tubes, manufacturers, transformers, amp specs, and history.

Calculation History

Every bias calculation automatically saved. Browse, review, and compare past measurements. Persisted on-device.

Technical

Under the hood

Native on Mac, iPad, iPhone, and Vision Pro
Dark mode by default with light and system options
6 languages: English, Spanish, German, French, Japanese, Italian
No account required — works immediately
No tracking, no analytics, no ads
Works fully offline
Built with SwiftUI + SwiftData
Datasheet-verified tube specifications

Built for techs who
work with their hands

Precision tools for tube amp builders, guitar techs, DIY electronics hobbyists, and hi-fi enthusiasts.