Apparently, there's a NEW manufacturer in Blackburn! Admittedly, they only appear to be making updated ECC81/2/3's at the moment (called ECC811CC, ECC812CC, ECC813CC), but hey, IT'S A START!!!
Think I'll enquire if they have any plans to start working on EL's...
Thought you'se guys might be interested...
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Beware of the PENGUINS!!!! They be EVIL I tell ya...
This is an email response posted on another forum. It looks like they have plans for more to come.
Thanks for your interest in the TechTube valve.
Sorry for the delay in replying, I have only just returned from a launch of
the TechTube valve in London.
We are starting with the E813CC, E812CC & E811CC valves this year and then
looking to the following: EL34, EL84, KT88, KT99. Which one to start with
is still under discussion but we expect to launch in the early part of 2009.
Samples will be available for purchase when we launch the sales part of the
web site. Our expected sales launch will be October. Pricing, ordering,
shipping and other such things will be on the WEB site as we are not going
through dealers or distribution in the initial start up phase. Pricing will
be in the region of £20 - £30 plus shipping.
For further information, the WEB site will have a news section and a forum
(covering technical, commercial, and logistics) starting soon so please keep
an eye on things and give us your feed back.
With kind regards,
Andy Blades
Sales and Marketing Manager
$50 - 70 is a lot, but it's nothing compared to an NOS Mullard from a reputable dealer. I might have to get one and do some re-amping, comparing it to Mullards and Tele's, et al., I don't think I'll be able to get a good night's sleep until I do!
Pricing will be in the region of £20 - £30 plus shipping.
Ouch! Given this is a UK location, it will likely be in the range of $50-$70 per tube delivered to USA. Someone, please pinch me.
Considering that a nos Mullard ECC83 sells for £70+, they could be a comparitive bargain if they turn out to be as good. Heck, compared to an EH/Sovtec at £10, they still are worth a try. When I can get hold of a couple, I'll compare them to some of my other (nos) '83's & report back...
Cheers... G
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It appears they are utilizing a completly new design so I think its fair to assume that it wont sound nothing like a mullard or maybe anything else for that matter - sure dont look like any 12ax7 ive ever seen. http://www.techtubevalves.com/valves/e8 ... _sheet.pdf
Hey Joe, Where you goin with that tube in your hand ? ,
Strange lookin lil tuber, but let's jes hope, I can use bout any bright soundin tube in my Flounder's, but gotta have them dark soundin Mullard's for me AC30 And Me Marshall !
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