A question I hear a lot. Do I need to have my Valve amplifier biased? So What is Bias. Well to put it simply the bias of a Valve amp is set by adjusting the grid voltages to set the idle current of the output...
So you are thinking of buying a valve (or tube) tester and perhaps wondering where to start.The type of tester you want to avoid are utility testers that just check filament continuity – you can do that with a...
This guide pertains to ONLY 1990 - 1999 models.The good points a. The wide body Previa is the most spacious MPV on the market without a doubt (and yes I have driven the Chrysler Grand Voyager and Kia Sedona)b....
Volvo 960 3 Litre Estate Buying, owning and troubleshooting The Volvo 960 has either a 2.5 litre engine or a straight-six 3 litre engine. The car is rear-wheel drive. The 3 litre estate is the most sought...
Voc Rock Guitars Audio Reviews on ECC83 12AX7 Pre amp tubes. Essentially there are only 3 major tube manufacturers remaining in the world today. We decided to put the 3 most popular tubes manufactured by these...
Military valves have different markings to commercial valves. Most have a CV number (CV = common valve) It is best explained with an example. I recently sold some E88CC or 6922 with the following markings...
I don't usually get on my high horse, but I keep on seeing various eBay items that explain how to service your own valve amplifier, etc. Note: For anyone who pooh-whos this and chooses to ignore what I am...
Vintage Guitar Valve Amps Over the years and due probably to some kind of cognitive disorder I have bought, sold, owned, swapped and broken many old valve guitar and bass amplifiers. I am not qualified in any...
This short guide is an edited extract from MAINSTEAM MODELS "The Complete guide to Miniature Steam" which is now available on CDROM or Internet download . It is written with the beginner in mind and covers...
This is a short edited guide from MAINSTEAM MODELS "The Complete Guide to Miniature Steam" which is available on CDROM or as an internet download. Steam blowers are a very necessary item on a coal fired steam...