180 day warranty on valves ! If you in North America substitute the word valves for tubes ! We have looked at many websites that sell valves/tubes and we found that the warranty was mentioned nowhere on the site or buried on the website. The warranty was in many cases very stingy. We now …
Most folks are just not sure when should you change your valves? Valves do wear out. How do I know? We need explanation of how they wear out and what to look for. Then you will know when to replace them There is a lot of stuff written on forums on why tubes valves wear …
6V6 and 6L6 output valves Valves are ancient technology. Over 100 years old. Many folks expect the reliability of modern electronics like an Iphone. However, the reliability and the lifespan of old technology is much less than modern electronics. We al love the sound of valves and this this the trade off. Two really common …
We now own the trademark ” Zaerix” name along with the logo. Zaerix is an old name in the UK market. We are working to bring the brand back to life while upholding the values of this famous name from the past.. Zaerix was the brand name of a company called Z and I Aero …
Zaerix an old valve trade mark is rising from the dead Read More »
It is common design practice overrunning output valves. It is done with all types . There are some amps that use EL34’s and run them way over 500 volts. This is well above and beyond the maximum ratings of certain manufacturers. It is inviting trouble as the valves age, they have the possibility of flashing …
Many amps have a valve rectifier valve. Typical types are EZ81, 5Y3, GZ34/5AR4 and 5U4. There are variations on the letters at the end of the part number but the basic part number product will do the job. The alternative is to use solid state diodes. So why have a less reliable valve/tube rectifier than …
Find the valves you need quick and easy We have added new categories to make it easier finding valves/ tubes . If you go to the ” Categories “ menu at the top of the page you find instant links to common types. The idea being to find stuff faster. If you are looking for …