[Beardyman]

Well, the 6P25 arrived today. Plugged it into the chassis and, after a few double checks, applied power. Everything looking good, no odd smells or smoke. Gradually a hiss from the speaker, tuned into the pantry tx, we have bass! Actually we have a very nice sounding radio again. Its been running on the bench for a couple of hours & nothing is distressed, mains & output transformers the same temperature as surrounding metal work. All in all I'm one happy bunny. Now to get to grips with the random pops, clicks & f*rty noise the Defiant is making! As I said before, I love valve radios, they just keep on giving! Have a good weekend one & all, keep safe.