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 modern diodes? rectifier is just the old name for a diode. How do you know when your rectifier valve needs
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 more unusual pre-amps such as the 12DW7 or ECC99 they are still there just look in the “preamp valves” section
It is February 2016 and we have added more new products, as part of our commitment to our customers to greater choice and they are all in stock in the UK. This month’s introductions are : Two new suppliers of the 6V6GT which was highly favoured in the Fender Tweeds and amps like the Fender Deluxe Reverb. I have a vested interest here as I have a Fender Deluxe Reverb ! We are stocking the
