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GrimJosef · 30th Apr 2020, 7:30 pm

The fact that EF86s aren't on RS's list doesn't mean they're not in production. Watford valves will sell you a new Russian one https://www.watfordvalves.com/produc...il.asp?id=2168. And there are plenty of the late-production Russian 'cheese-grater' shield ones still around. Tube Amp Doctor have them for just €12.50 inc VAT https://www.tubeampdoctor.com/en/ef8...nos-svetlana-c and though they're in Germany the shipping cost isn't too bad. I suspect they weren't made for period radios either

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Cheers,

GJ

rontech · 1st May 2020, 8:54 am

Cricklewood electronics have a decent range of valves, some new, others NOS; also valveholders. I have no connection with the firm but have found them to be reliable.

30th Apr 2020, 7:30 pm	#21
GrimJosef Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oxfordshire, UK. Posts: 4,311	Re: Valve amplifier build The fact that EF86s aren't on RS's list doesn't mean they're not in production. Watford valves will sell you a new Russian one https://www.watfordvalves.com/produc...il.asp?id=2168. And there are plenty of the late-production Russian 'cheese-grater' shield ones still around. Tube Amp Doctor have them for just €12.50 inc VAT https://www.tubeampdoctor.com/en/ef8...nos-svetlana-c and though they're in Germany the shipping cost isn't too bad. I suspect they weren't made for period radios either . Cheers, GJ __________________ http://www.ampregen.com

1st May 2020, 8:54 am	#22
rontech Heptode Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Southport, Merseyside, UK. Posts: 646	Re: Valve amplifier build Cricklewood electronics have a decent range of valves, some new, others NOS; also valveholders. I have no connection with the firm but have found them to be reliable. __________________ Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana