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 MattW
 Location: Healesville, VIC
 Member since 19 July 2014
 Member #: 1603
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Hi my name is Matt, just signed up to the forum.

I've been interested in valve amp for a while and have a couple of them which need going over. I've a background as an electronics technician.

Looking forward to the forums!
 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 2 · Written at 9:00:20 AM on 19 July 2014.
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 Brad
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 Location: Naremburn, NSW
 Member since 15 November 2005
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G'day Matt,

Welcome to our happy home. There's a few members here who've dabbled in valve amplifiers. They are a tad simpler than a radio, given that they do not have the added bonus of a tuned circuit so any electronic diagnosis and repair should be a little easier.


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A valve a day keeps the transistor away...

 
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 MattW
 Location: Healesville, VIC
 Member since 19 July 2014
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 Postcount: 11

Thanks for the Welcome Brad
 
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