chrisaxe Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Hi all, I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with the full Revalve kits from Watford Valves? I have an Orange AD200b that could do with a service, and was considering this https://www.watfordvalves.com/product_detail.asp?id=2236 Just wanted to get your opinions and experience on these valves. Thanks, Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyder Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 I have used them for advice on replacement hifi valves and they really know about what works best in any given amp. Highly recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Do you have to replace the lot? Surely your Tech should be able to see what needs changing and what doesn't. Pre amp valves are usually very long life. Who are you getting to service it? BTW, Watford Valves have a good rep and I'm sure the kit is fine, I'd just make sure you needed them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisaxe Posted March 31, 2016 Author Share Posted March 31, 2016 (edited) [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1459456868' post='3016882'] Do you have to replace the lot? Surely your Tech should be able to see what needs changing and what doesn't. Pre amp valves are usually very long life. Who are you getting to service it? BTW, Watford Valves have a good rep and I'm sure the kit is fine, I'd just make sure you needed them [/quote] I will probable just replace the output valves - they are stock and the amp is a few years old now. But it works out as a good price to buy the full set, even if I do not use the preamp valves straight away. Edited March 31, 2016 by chrisaxe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 [quote name='chrisaxe' timestamp='1459457045' post='3016883'] I will probable just replace the output valves - they are stock and the amp is a few years old now. But it works out as a good price to buy the full set, even if I do not use the preamp valves straight away. [/quote] Fill your boots then. The price does not look too bad at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 I've got nothing but good things to say about Watford Valves - they've been able to recommend (and provide) everything I've ever needed valve wise for years. Getting hold of quality valves is one thing; having them installed and properly biased is another matter entirely - best get a qualified tech to do that bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombie1965 Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 I used [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Watford Valves Kits to replace the full pre and power section in my Laney LC15 and then later on in my Hotrod Deluxe. After a chat on the phone about my requirements and going with what they advised; my Hotrod sounds killer!. Good prices too. [/font][/color] [font="helvetica, arial, sans-serif"][color="#282828"]10/10 from my experience. [/color][/font] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 I had a full revalve of my Mesa 400+ a few years ago. Spoke to them on the phone about my requirements and they couldn't have been more helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 They've been in the valve business for donkeys years. What they don't know about valves probably isn't worth knowing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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