Sovtek EL84 Matched Quad

How to get a clean sounding amp using the EL84

~EL84 ( 6BQ5) This blog article is about how to get a clean sounding amp and excellent hifi performance. The ideal valve for the hifi amp is one that has low distortion,  excellent power handling and a long life. The ideal output valve for the guitar player that likes the ultimate in clean sound also needs the same  characteristics. If your amp uses the EL84 ( US number 6BQ5), then please read more……. Hi-Fi amps […]

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Buying Valves Online things to Watch

Buying Valves Online things to Watch I like to look at other websites around the world which sell valves/tubes  around the world  so i can learn what they do well ! I did notice that there are traps around that can cost you money so I thought I would pass on some tips   Here are our tips to save your hard earned cash online : Sometimes you see what looks like a low price.

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Nice Vox AC30

Vox AC30 which were the best models?

Vox AC30 Overview The Vox AC30™ has been around since 1960. It is one of the classic most recognisable British amps to this day. It sounds absolutely gorgeous and I bitterly regret over and over again selling my 1960’s one. Here is a quick look at the different models and my recommendation on the two best versions to buy. The Vox AC30 users include , The Shadows, The Beatles, Rory Gallagher, Brian May ( Queen)

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JJ 4 ECC83S Value Pack

Some Listening tests preamp valves

I thought I would re-fresh this article because as you do listening tests you learn more and I thought you might like to here the updates .The updates are in bold . On one evening this week,  I was at a friend’s house and we had some listening tests preamp valves in the V1 position in an amp.  Here is a short summary of what we found. The test  amp was a Belcat and this

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We sell in multiple currencies

Online Shop now sells in € £ and US $

Our online shop now sells in € £ and US $.  You can select the currency you want to see at the top of the home page. You can also change the currency in your shopping basket. This should make it easier to see exactly what you are paying.  We do plan to offer other currencies and we will be rolling different currencies over time. Which currency would you like to see on our website?

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More on Valve Matching

Here is more on valve matching.  Most valve manufacturers will match output valves in pairs and quads with varying degrees of accuracy.  I have written about this previously here. Also you might about to read our thoughts on why do matching in the first place  and  click here  for the article! Valve manufacturers in general do not provide  matching of pre-amp valves like the ECC81, ECC82, ECC83 ( 12AT7, 12AU7, 12AX7). You might be asking how

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