Pronunciation

/rɪˈtjuːb/ 🔊

Part of Speech

Verb

Definition

To retube means to replace the tubes in (an electronic device) with new ones.

Synonyms

Re-tube, tube replacement, tube change

Antonyms

N/A

Examples

1. “The vintage amplifier needed to be retubed to restore its original sound.”

2. “It’s recommended to retube the guitar amplifier every few years for optimal performance.”

Additional Information

Retubing is often done to maintain or enhance the performance of electronic devices that rely on vacuum tubes, such as amplifiers and radios.