The JJ ECC83S with gold pins is a variant of the standard JJ ECC83S also known as the 12AX7. I wanted to check out if there was any difference to the specification and more importantly the sound of the amp with this valve in my Fender Deluxe Reverb ( 1971). Specification Thoughts We just received these parts into stock so I tested 50 of them. I have tested hundreds of the standard JJ ECC83S so […]
Our Valve Test Equipment Have you ever wondered about how valves are sold as “tested” and why we test ourselves every valve we sell? We test to make sure that you have a product that is 100% and so you buy in the knowledge that you are receiving a top quality product. We have six valve testers and each has their advantages and challenges. Now you may wonder why we test every valve we sell.
We are expanding our range of valves and we are introducing four interesting JJ valves to our line up. The first three can help shape your amp sound in different ways. EL844 The EL844 is exactly pin compatible to the EL84 ( 6BQ5) and it has an interesting twist. It is highly popular in the USA and it was orginally developed by JJ Electronic based on feedback from the USA. The valve is 9 watts
We have got some new valve technology coming and most of these are 21st century designs ( yes new technology) in audio valves !!! It is rare to see innovation in audio valve technology and JJ Electronics are doing it. This new valve technology are valves that are designed to give you the ability to have new colours of sound from your amp just with a valve change. No component changes needed. Check back in
Cryogenic and long plate valves tubes There are offers of Cryogenic and long plate valves tubes in the marketplace. What is this all about? There are long plate versus short plate preamp valves and matching of valves. Some can be mighty expensive so it is worth the time to look at these options and see if it is real value for money or just another marketing angle to make you part with your money Here
Over the weekend, I got my hands on a bunch of vintage audio valves and rectifiers. I went through all of them and tested them and that blew most of my weekend. Testing valves and doing matching is a boring but very necessary job! Some were brand new in boxes, some were loose in Tupperware containers and obviously had been used. I was curious also to see the test results of vintage versus new valves
We have just added the JJ 5Y3S to our expanding range of valve full wave rectifiers. You can now find the right rectifier for just about any guitar and bass amp ever made since the 1950’s ! It is used in amps such as the Fender Champ and most of the early Fender Tweed style amps. examples are the Tweed -Princetons, Harvard. In these amps do not be tempted to use NOS ( New Old
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New valve testers now installed. Click here and see how we are ensuring you get the best quality valves.
Genalex KT88, EH 6973 & Tung Sol 9591A in stock
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