Hi there,
I have a Leak Stereo 20 valve amp which was working fine. Unfortunately, my three year old managed to bypass my defence system to pull out and damage three of the valves. The pins on the valves aren't bent at all, but where they go to a point at the top, he has broken the tip off. (When he did all this, the amp was switched off).
I am NOT in any way technically minded so my queries may seem somewhat naive.
What I would like to know is -
Should I now replace all the valves ?
Which valves should I buy ? - It currently has Mullards, which have been in it for at least 10 years. (The amp has had very little use in the last 4 or 5 years). Should I replace like with like, or are there other valves which would be better suited ?
Where in the UK can I purchase these valves ? What should I expect to pay (ish) ?
Ta very much for any advice !
Andy
I have a Leak Stereo 20 valve amp which was working fine. Unfortunately, my three year old managed to bypass my defence system to pull out and damage three of the valves. The pins on the valves aren't bent at all, but where they go to a point at the top, he has broken the tip off. (When he did all this, the amp was switched off).
I am NOT in any way technically minded so my queries may seem somewhat naive.
What I would like to know is -
Should I now replace all the valves ?
Which valves should I buy ? - It currently has Mullards, which have been in it for at least 10 years. (The amp has had very little use in the last 4 or 5 years). Should I replace like with like, or are there other valves which would be better suited ?
Where in the UK can I purchase these valves ? What should I expect to pay (ish) ?
Ta very much for any advice !
Andy