FS: Audio Innovations Alto Mk 1 integrated amp

[jandl100]

A wonderful sounding 35 wpc amp that looks just that leetle bit different. ;)

The front fascia is in excellent condition, the chassis case is dent-free but badly marked! See pics.

£100 + £15 courier.

This is the original model, not the one redesigned and screwed up by Richer Sounds.

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[southall-1998]

Cool :stalks:

S.

[The Barbarian]

you can tell a MK.1 by looking at the rear of the amp

[trane]

you meant by the front, by the separate record and listen, plus the power, knobs, right? :eek:

[The Barbarian]

Can't make the front out but the rear is different

[jandl100]

Here you go - Rear of the Year - knock yerselves out ;)

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You can tell it's a MK1 by peering in thru the top vents - the circuit board looks quite different to the later version.

[jandl100]

And a better (?) photo of the front ... do you realise how difficult that chrome finish is to photograph?

It looks way nicer than this pic!

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[Beobloke]

You can tell it's a MK1 by peering in thru the top vents - the circuit board looks quite different to the later version.

And by the lack of RJ45 socket for remote controlling the matching CD Player/tuner unit. Very nice amp - good luck with the sale Jerry!

[istari_knight]

If only it were black Jerry ! :(

GLWTS :thumbsup:

[jandl100]

yeah, I was looking for a black one, too!

the chrome is kool, mind ;)

[Mr Kipling]

Here you go - Rear of the Year - knock yerselves out ;)

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii114/jandl100/DSCF5954_zpsee47d8d6.jpg (http://s262.photobucket.com/user/jandl100/media/DSCF5954_zpsee47d8d6.jpg.html)

You can tell it's a MK1 by peering in thru the top vents - the circuit board looks quite different to the later version.

Was it the MK I that was aided with alien technology - or the Richer Sounds version?

[jandl100]

Was it the MK I that was aided with alien technology - or the Richer Sounds version?

If the aliens were incompetent kludgers, then yep that could have been Richer Sounds' version. ;)

[struth]

Supposed to be good these. I read a review on them a while ago that referred to them being old school Sugden esque in not using the usual pnpnpn mix of transisters. If I was in the market for an amp I'd give this some consideration.

[Rana]

PM sent Jerry. I'm the bloke who bought your Cymbol.

[jandl100]

Yep, Hi Rana!

Thanks for the offer in the PM, I was just about to reply - I'm kinda waiting to see if anyone wants to shuffle up with the full asking price. :popcorn:

I have to confess that I'm in two minds as to whether to sell it - it does look seriously cool on my shelves! :stalks: :)

[Dannyboy]

Hi,

I've sent you an email regarding the amp.

Thanks

[Stiffy]

I'll buy it for the full asking, I just need someone to take my TA-F6B first.

[jandl100]

Thanks guys - Dannyboy got in 1st -- but I'm having a ponder as to whether I want to sell it after all! :doh:

.... a really good sounding amp that looks interestingly fabulous .... do I really need £100 that badly? :scratch:

Mmmmm ..... I suspect I'll be keeping it for now, but will confirm yay or nay later. :)

[jandl100]

I have decided to hang on to the amp for now, so thanks for all the interest but the amp is now WITHDRAWN from sale. :)

[icehockeyboy]

As a matter of interest, what made the ones that Richer Sounds were selling inferior to yours Jerry?

[jandl100]

Not sure, but I think the only thing in common was the pretty chassis - I think it was a total redesign of the innards, probably to minimise cost and increase ease of manufacture.