Bigman80
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Post by Bigman80 on Sept 5, 2020 8:03:25 GMT
Below are the places from where I have obtained valves. This is a list of trusted sellers with whom I have dealt with directly. www.hotroxuk.com2x Gold Lion 12AX7 1x Tung-Sol 12AX7 Very good choice of valves but largely modern production. Delivery was swift and they were very well packaged. www.watfordvalves.com2x Tesla PCC88 (Microphonic, not Watford's fault) 2x GE12AX7WA (one unbalanced and audibly down in gain on one channel, returned no issue) To be continued |
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Post by rexton on Sept 5, 2020 9:04:31 GMT
Yep used both. I got my kt88 from hotrox and just recieved a delivery of power reg valves for my Croft from Watford valves.
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Post by jimbo on Sept 5, 2020 9:12:39 GMT
Watford valves
Tubemonger
Ebay
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Bigman80
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Post by Bigman80 on Sept 5, 2020 10:26:43 GMT
Watford valves Tubemonger EbayAny particular sellers Jim? eBay is a bit of a minefield at times. |
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Post by dsjr on Sept 5, 2020 11:48:37 GMT
Langrex and Watford Valves, when valves mattered...
They between them sorted me out a great set of mil spec valves for the Croft preamp, all nine of them.
No idea if they still exist as they were, but 'Groove Tubes' seemed a bit more sturdy and neutral sounding' than the usual equivalents and EL34's could be got in grades I seem to remember.
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Post by jimbo on Sept 5, 2020 12:22:32 GMT
Watford valves Tubemonger EbayAny particular sellers Jim? eBay is a bit of a minefield at times. I do go to a few people under the counter so wont say anything on here. Ebay is a bit pot luck so would not really recommend. American suppliers usually good. |
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Post by jandl100 on Sept 5, 2020 13:12:53 GMT
Mainly Hotrox and Watford retailers for me.
And direct from TAD in Germany as not all types are imported by UK retailers.
I have bought a fair number used on ebay - that quad of KT120 was about £45,worth it just to try them but they seem good for the long term as well. I can't recall any particular ebay horror stories I've suffered.
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Post by rexton on Sept 5, 2020 15:25:42 GMT
USed Langrex, also recommended.
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Bigman80
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Post by Bigman80 on Sept 5, 2020 16:32:05 GMT
USed Langrex, also recommended. Ah yes, Langrex....I'd forgotten about them. Sure I bought 7DJ8 National Valves from them via eBay. They are very reliable |
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