Where To Purchase Tube Amp Parts in the UK

repeatclicks · 17th November 2009, 10:29 PM

The subject line says it all... What are the best places to purchase parts in the UK? Im a complete beginner so just for future reference...

Can I purchase parts from America, or will the voltage difference be a problem?

-Adam

pointy · 18th November 2009, 12:09 AM

Sales, Langrex

https://www.watfordvalves.com

Cricklewood Electronics CCTV and Electronic Components

SOWTER AUDIO TRANSFORMERS

Mesa boogie amplifier VALVES TUBES ECC83 12AX7 EL34 El84 JJ

vintage-parts.com ...............this should link to vintage-parts.com

and theres many more...........!

repeatclicks · 18th November 2009, 12:14 AM

Brilliant, thanks!

Im just getting into DIY audio, so anything will help!

athos56 · 18th November 2009, 01:09 AM

Farnell? I just ordered a bunch of stuff that Mouser and Digikey didn't stock. I believe they are UK.

MikeHunt79 · 18th November 2009, 01:49 AM

you may get lucky with RS and rapid also

Gordy · 18th November 2009, 02:50 AM

RS Components
Farnell
CPC
Rapid
Cricklewood
Maplin
Mouser and Digi-Key supply to the UK now, as do Antique Electronic Supply

: )

nafunga · 18th November 2009, 08:45 AM

Yes to all posted, plus -

BLUEBELL AUDIO do a lot of parts, plus, HAMMOND transformers

DANBURY for transformers too. Will make to order. Excellent!

COLOMOR for valves.

David.

Jaap · 18th November 2009, 10:17 AM

Ebay

Alex M · 18th November 2009, 12:40 PM

I get most of my basic parts from either Maplin (resistors and connectors) or Farnell (semiconductors , decoupling caps etc.), but I tend not to buy valves or film caps in the UK since they are generally rather cheaper on the continent. I have had good service from BTB in Germany and Vintage HiFi in Italy.

However, if you are looking for a specific exotic part it is worth trying Michael's Electronics Emporium - I have had good service from him, and his prices are fair.

Alex

Alex M · 18th November 2009, 12:43 PM

I forgot to mention that I have had excellent dealings with Sowter, as well as with Variable Voltage Technology on the Isle of Wight, who make transformers and chokes to order.

Alex

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repeatclicks diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: London	Where To Purchase Tube Amp Parts in the UK The subject line says it all... What are the best places to purchase parts in the UK? Im a complete beginner so just for future reference... Can I purchase parts from America, or will the voltage difference be a problem? -Adam

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18th November 2009, 12:09 AM	#2
pointy diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2009	Sales, Langrex https://www.watfordvalves.com Cricklewood Electronics CCTV and Electronic Components SOWTER AUDIO TRANSFORMERS Mesa boogie amplifier VALVES TUBES ECC83 12AX7 EL34 El84 JJ vintage-parts.com ...............this should link to vintage-parts.com and theres many more...........!

18th November 2009, 12:14 AM	#3
repeatclicks diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: London	Brilliant, thanks! Im just getting into DIY audio, so anything will help!

18th November 2009, 01:09 AM	#4
athos56 diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yakima, Washington	Farnell? I just ordered a bunch of stuff that Mouser and Digikey didn't stock. I believe they are UK.

18th November 2009, 01:49 AM	#5
MikeHunt79 diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bristol, UK	you may get lucky with RS and rapid also

18th November 2009, 02:50 AM	#6
Gordy diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2006	RS Components Farnell CPC Rapid Cricklewood Maplin Mouser and Digi-Key supply to the UK now, as do Antique Electronic Supply : )

18th November 2009, 08:45 AM	#7
nafunga diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Whitstable , Kent. UK	Yes to all posted, plus - BLUEBELL AUDIO do a lot of parts, plus, HAMMOND transformers DANBURY for transformers too. Will make to order. Excellent! COLOMOR for valves. David.

18th November 2009, 10:17 AM	#8
Jaap diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Netherlands	Ebay

18th November 2009, 12:40 PM	#9
Alex M diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Hampshire, UK	I get most of my basic parts from either Maplin (resistors and connectors) or Farnell (semiconductors , decoupling caps etc.), but I tend not to buy valves or film caps in the UK since they are generally rather cheaper on the continent. I have had good service from BTB in Germany and Vintage HiFi in Italy. However, if you are looking for a specific exotic part it is worth trying Michael's Electronics Emporium - I have had good service from him, and his prices are fair. Alex

18th November 2009, 12:43 PM	#10
Alex M diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Hampshire, UK	I forgot to mention that I have had excellent dealings with Sowter, as well as with Variable Voltage Technology on the Isle of Wight, who make transformers and chokes to order. Alex

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