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I apologize for the delay in replying.
We had to concentrate on modifying , "burning in" and packing amplifiers and speakers over the Christmas season.
We do not have the manpower to do this and answer correspondence, over the Christmas season.
 
 

Question from the Netherlands
December 2003 Comments: How can I order, and what are the total costs, including shipment to
the Netherlands, of a KT88 triode amp.
Our cheapest KT88 "Ultra Linear" amplifier is only GBP 650 + GBP 50 shipping cost = GBP 700 (about 980 Euro).
But for better sound quality, we recommend "KT88 Triode Connection" with Russian Svetlana valves (made in Svetlana factory in St. Petersburg, Russia.)
One model sells for GBP 1000 + GBP 50 shipping cost to Holland
GBP 1050 at the exchange rate of about 1.4 is about 1470 Euro
This model cost more than the "KT88 "Ultra Linear",
but it sounds better than "KT88 Ultra Linear".
Our best model of the "KT88 Triode Connection" sounds even better,
but the price is very high.
If you have speakers that cost thousands of Euro,
we can recommend our best model.
If you are a "typical" person,
with "typical" speakers that cost a few hundred Euro,
our GBP 1000 + GBP 50 amplifier is "plenty good enough".
You have already told us your address,
so all you need is to tell us which amplifier,
and send us
Bank Draft
or Credit card number and expiry date
to
Affordable Valve Company
11 Magdalen Close
Hempstead
Kent ME7 3TA
England
United Kingdom
or telephone England +44 (0) 1634 373410
or send a fax to England + 44 (0) 1634 373410
Please use "Registered Letter" or "Recorded Delivery Letter".
It only cost a little bit more in postage.
Please do NOT send credit card details in an email.
Please do NOT send cash in an envelope.

 
 
 
 
 
Question from America
December 2003 - Comments : Are EL34 Silver amplifiers still available for carriage to USA? If so, please respond with purchase details.
Yes, we will be happy to send EL34 Silver tube amplifiers to USA.
Our Hickok tube tester manual suggest that American voltage is ABOUT 117 volts.
American voltage varies according to different states, cities, town, etc !
Mains voltage is usually higher, during the day, when everybody is using a lot of electricity.
Mains voltage is usually lower, during the night, when most people are not using their electrical appliance.
We will send 120 volt amplifiers,
that has been "burnt in" at 110 volts for a few days,
and tested for a few hours at 120 volts.
We are obsessed with "Quality Control"
Good quality tubes in a WELL DESIGNED amplifier should last for at least 2 or 3 years.
We guarantee our amplifier AND TUBES for 2 years.
With the exception of Western Electric, who sell their 300B valves at very high prices,
does anybody else guarantee their tubes for 2 years ?
You have already told us your address,
so all you need is to tell us which amplifier,
and send us
Bank Draft
or Credit card number and expiry date
to
Affordable Valve Company
11 Magdalen Close
Hempstead
Kent ME7 3TA
England
United Kingdom
or telephone England +44 (0) 1634 373410
or send a fax to England + 44 (0) 1634 373410
Please do NOT send credit card details in an email.
Please do NOT send cash in an envelope.

 
Question from America in April 2006 = Hello, I saw your 2 silver mica + institute vr- 110 valve amplifier on e-bay. item #5782172459. I live in the usa and want to know if it is a 120 volt ac amplifier. Thank You. Jeff. PS I have spent many hours on your website and like vary much. Thanks again. 
Answer = Thank you for visiting our website, and I am glad that you like our website.
Thank you for your interest in our MODIFIED IN ENGLAND amplifier with 2 pieces of Silver Mica capacitors of the CORRECT VALUE in the CORRECT PLACE.
It makes a large audible difference to the treble (high frequency).
This is coming from a guy who says "stop going on and on about cables"
because the difference between cables is so small,
that I am not sure if there really is a difference or it is my imagination !
So, if I say there is a large difference,
you will hear the difference !
If you want to save some money.
The original version of VR-110 WITHOUT Silver Mica capacitors
is about USD $ 80 cheaper.
VR-110 and our other more expensive model have 'universal' mains power transformers that can be easily 'wired' for 120 volts.
We also have equipment to test / 'burn in' the 120 volt amplifier for a few days,
to make sure that it is 99 percent reliable,
before we despatch by reliable UPS courier.
( Sorry, but whoever who invented the phrase of '110 percent' reliable, etc
            should go back to High School ! )
You can simply buy on eBay. You can pay by PayPal or American credit card number.  Please do NOT send credit card details by UNSECURE emails.
Thank you.

 
 
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