Nikko Electronics - supply transistors etc. - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

radiogammon · 17th Feb 2005, 5:00 pm

Just came across this site today when searching for a supplier of AC127's, OC44's etc. Large range of transistors and other parts. Good prices and postage only £2.50 for orders over £5.
http://www.dalbani.co.uk/index.php

Nickthedentist · 17th Feb 2005, 5:12 pm

Yes John, they're a brilliant company. I used to live just round the corner from their old premises in Raynes Park while I was still at school, and would regularly pop in on the way back from school for a handful of transistors and ICs. And they didn't charge VAT if you paid in cash

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Their range of semiconductors is vast, and the prices are keen. I ordered over the internet just before Christmas, and the goods arrived in 48 hours.

I'm not 100% sure about their "old-fashioned equivalent" transistors though. They're not NOS, rather Chinese (or possibly Indian) imports. Quality has been variable and they're often listed but not actually in stock. I rebuilt a Hacker Sovereign amp with their transistors a few years ago and performance was awful

. But I plan to order some more soon and will see if things have improved.

Nic.

17th Feb 2005, 5:00 pm	#1
radiogammon Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: County Down, Northern Ireland, UK. Posts: 275	Nikko Electronics - supply transistors etc. Just came across this site today when searching for a supplier of AC127's, OC44's etc. Large range of transistors and other parts. Good prices and postage only £2.50 for orders over £5. http://www.dalbani.co.uk/index.php

17th Feb 2005, 5:12 pm	#2
Nickthedentist Dekatron Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oxford, UK. Posts: 17,861	Re: Nikko Electronics - supply transistors etc. Yes John, they're a brilliant company. I used to live just round the corner from their old premises in Raynes Park while I was still at school, and would regularly pop in on the way back from school for a handful of transistors and ICs. And they didn't charge VAT if you paid in cash . Their range of semiconductors is vast, and the prices are keen. I ordered over the internet just before Christmas, and the goods arrived in 48 hours. I'm not 100% sure about their "old-fashioned equivalent" transistors though. They're not NOS, rather Chinese (or possibly Indian) imports. Quality has been variable and they're often listed but not actually in stock. I rebuilt a Hacker Sovereign amp with their transistors a few years ago and performance was awful. But I plan to order some more soon and will see if things have improved. Nic.