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EL503 alternative

4/7/2004 8:12 AM
Nyquist5	EL503 alternative I have the opportunity to buy a relatively cheap 200Watt (so the seller says) EL503 amp (Faylon brand). The problem is that EL503's are very expensive valves and I would like to know if I can replace them with a more readily available valve. Looking at the plate to plate load specs, it seems that EL34 would be my best bet but I am not sure if the filament supply will hold up. Anybody has a solution for my problem?

4/7/2004 8:12 AM

Nyquist5

EL503 alternative

I have the opportunity to buy a relatively cheap 200Watt (so the seller says) EL503 amp (Faylon brand). The problem is that EL503's are very expensive valves and I would like to know if I can replace them with a more readily available valve.

Looking at the plate to plate load specs, it seems that EL34 would be my best bet but I am not sure if the filament supply will hold up.

Anybody has a solution for my problem?

Replies:

Chris ( CMW amps ) HiDon't know about the fila... -- 4/7/2004 1:44 PM