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Thread: I'd like one of these. Technics 20A valve amplifier.

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    Default I'd like one of these. Technics 20A valve amplifier.

    Never seen one, but I'd like one!

    http://audio-database.com/TechnicsPa...aa-2007-e.html


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    1966! Thought it would be late 70s early '80s from the look of it. I mean when you think of what 1960s UK/US valve amps looked like.

    I bet they are pretty hard to find.
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    that silver fascia lets it down looks wise. should have been more robust looking
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    OTL circuitry used; fraught with danger if things go wrong! Interesting they quote performance into a 32Ohm load. Otherwise, a bit ahead of its time in 1966.
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    It's quoted as 30W into 8 ohms, here is the circuit for those that are interested:


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    It definitely looks better in the black finish but hard to pick up at 23KG! Nice to think companies like technics built these beautiful things. i wonder what it sounded like?
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    Very clear I would think given the OTL circuit.

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