Interest check - Richard Allan A21 [Archive]

Mileend

23-09-2011, 21:28

Probably should sell this wonderful amp as it is sitting idle awaiting suitable speakers which is unlikely to happen for a while.
Original Allan 10w version and all works very well. Cosmetically good with just some marks on woodwork. Can provide pics for interested parties. Pricewise not sure so any advice welcomed.
Thanks
Mervyn

aquapiranha

24-09-2011, 19:57

Hi, lovely amp. Not sure if this sold, but may help..

http://www.hifiwigwam.com/showthread.php?35311-Richard-Allan-A21

Good luck with the sale.

Mileend

25-09-2011, 09:24

Thanks Steve. I would take £225 for this classic.
Some pics :

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae24/29mile/DSCF8323-Copy.jpg
http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae24/29mile/DSCF8324-Copy.jpg
http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae24/29mile/DSCF8325-Copy.jpg
http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae24/29mile/DSCF8328-Copy.jpg

Mileend

22-10-2011, 23:01

Ok any takers at £200 - bargain for a rare classic !!

Barry

22-10-2011, 23:26

A rather tatty example went on eBay for £147 about a year ago.

£200 is a very fair price for an example in such good cosmetic condition.

My first solid state amplifier was a home made copy of the Sugden A21 power circuits (I knew someone who knew Jim Sugden, so was able to supply me with the PCBs components and transformer). It was fed by the Sugden C51 preamp.

When I used Quad ESL speakers, I found the power to be insufficient, so I up graded to the A51 power amp with double the power.

I still think there is nothing quite like class A for audio, despite the inefficiency and the fact that I now use Quad designs.

Best of luck with the sale Mervyn.

Regards

Rare Bird

23-10-2011, 00:37

Thanks Steve. I would take £225 for this classic.
Some pics :

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae24/29mile/DSCF8323-Copy.jpg
http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae24/29mile/DSCF8324-Copy.jpg
http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae24/29mile/DSCF8325-Copy.jpg
http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae24/29mile/DSCF8328-Copy.jpg

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Mileend

23-10-2011, 07:40

Thanks Barry An A51 was on my wishlist at one time but they are rarer than Allans. Apparently Sugden say the harder you drive the amps the better they perform.