"Keith G" wrote in message
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No time to stop atm - I'm on a thrasher today, but I would just like to
briefly pose this question:

I've just bought some 'NOS Mullard' ECF82s off eBay, supposedly of French
production. They are in white boxes and look good - too damn good, in
fact.
I suspect they may be fakes and wonder if anyone here can tell from this
snap:

http://www.apah69.dsl.pipex.com/keit...steryvalve.jpg

(No biggie if they are, they weren't expensive - just so long as they do
the
job and they do like 'nice'...!! ;-)

I've seen that 'busy biz' at the bottom of minis before but I don't
remember
where. (Can't see it on the valves I've got on the go atm and certainly
not
on any genuine Mullies I'm using elsewhere!)

Note the Chinese 6F2 (equivalent) behind the 'Murrard' - less fuss
altogether...???? (Albeit a tad out of focus!)

I've asked the Seller for confirmation that they are *genuine* but have
not
heard back yet. Anybody got a clue? (Leading question, I know.....!!! ;-)

TIA



The equivalent to ECF82 that I know is 6U8A, a very good valve, and
readily available, with plentiful stocks by GE and Westinghouse
among others.

I hope you didn't pay too much for them. I recently bought 50pcs GE
for 35pence each. all NOS in original GE boxes and no quibble guarantee.

There is also a 6AU8A which should not be confused with the 6U8A as
the pin out is not compatible.


Iain