Wanted: power amp at least 40-50w+ in Reading/Farnborough area (purchase or loan)

[montesquieu]

The big Radford is still playing up and I have guests here for the the next week.

Anyone got a chunky valve or solid state power amp that could power the Tannoy HPDs, not too far from me?

Ideal would be a Bill Beard KT88 or somesuch, maybe a Lyngdorf, something like that?

Not looking for anything too pricey as it's a stopgap really, say £500-ish?

Happy to buy but if there's anything I could borrow for a week or two that would be even better.

On the bright side, might be a chance to experiment a bit.

[alcarmichael]

Pm sent

[mikeyb]

I could loan you my IncaTech Claymore MKII integrated ( 100W pc ) which has way more grunt than my TQ Claymore lol, if that was any good ? Would have to be posted though.

Mike.

[spendorman]

Shame about the Radford, they are usually very reliable. Do you know what's wrong?

My Radford STA25 III has not really been touched, only output valves swapped to preserve the original Mullards. Bought the amp about 1975.

That said, it will probably go bang soon.

[spendorman]

Quad 303 or 405-2? They are relatively cheap and reliable.

[spendorman]

Getting very good sound using this into BBC Rogers LS3/6, also tried it with HPD 315's, good, but not the power you want:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DC-3-to-18...-/272159153887

I wonder if there is any cheaper, new, good quality amplifier. Power supply is an from an old laptop, 16V, and I have glued on an additional heatsink, a old processor heatsink from a PC.

[montesquieu]

Shame about the Radford, they are usually very reliable. Do you know what's wrong?

My Radford STA25 III has not really been touched, only output valves swapped to preserve the original Mullards. Bought the amp about 1975.

That said, it will probably go bang soon.


Third time it's blown an EF184. Something not right that needs tracking down. I'm sure whatever it is won't be a big drama but I suspect the job to track down the issue might take a while.

[spendorman]

Going to Will for the repair?

[Arkless Electronics]

EF184's are a particularly fragile valve... but very good.

[montesquieu]

Going to Will for the repair?

Off to Valvebloke/Ampregen, who is in easy driving distance thankfully.

I have a new consignment of Philips Miniwatt (UK production) en route from Italy to replace the Mazdas that are in it, it's possible (though perhaps unlikely) it's a bad batch.

[Barry]

Hello Tom,

I have several SS power amps I would be willing to loan you:

Quad 520f (135W/channnel) (XLR inputs, Neutrik 'Speakon' outputs)
Quad 303 (45W/channel) 4 pin DIN input, though I have a DIN to RCA lead)
Quad 405-2 (50W/channel), two available one with RCA input connectors
Quad 405-2 monoblocks (100W/channel). RCA input connector.

Problem is getting them to you. If you are willing to collect them (and return them when finished), PM me.

Regards

[spendorman]

So you have the limiters in your 405-2's?

[Barry]

So you have the limiters in your 405-2's?

I have three of them. One that I'm using as a 'spare' amp is fitted with limiters (I use Quad 57s), the second is also fitted with limiters. The third is a heavily modified 405-1 and is also fitted with limiters. I will have to check the second amp to see if the limiters can be removed; depending on the circuit version the limiting was done either through a (removable) resistor or a pair of zener diodes.

[spendorman]

The MK1 was a plug in resistor for each channel, as you say, The Mk2 was a plug in link, if my memory is right.

[hughandella]

Hi Tom

I have just agreed to buy Clones 55PM and pre from Chris (5ACAN) --- as name suggests they're 55 watt monoblocks ......... I should be completing purchase tonight and I can see if he can arrange express delivery to your address rather than to mine (if you are happy to cover extra cost) then you can send to me in a week or so as I have other amps here ....... Clones are something to try if you havent already ...... up to you mate
let me know
cheers

chris

NB I am obv relying on the other Chris for delivery speed but know he's a nice guy but appreciate it wont be much use if they arrive on Friday !

[hughandella]

Hi Tom

I have just agreed to buy Clones 55PM and pre from Chris (5ACAN) --- as name suggests they're 55 watt monoblocks ......... I should be completing purchase tonight and I can see if he can arrange express delivery to your address rather than to mine (if you are happy to cover extra cost) then you can send to me in a week or so as I have other amps here ....... Clones are something to try if you havent already ...... up to you mate
let me know
cheers

chris

NB I am obv relying on the other Chris for delivery speed but know he's a nice guy but appreciate it wont be much use if they arrive on Friday !

Unfortunately Chris in Belgium cannot post until Tuesday or Wednesday it seems so this may not work after all --- sorry

[struth]

Lots of generous offers... well done lads.:)

[montesquieu]

Lots of generous offers... well done lads.:)

Indeed and a couple by PM too ... have been/will be in touch with everyone.

[montesquieu]

Lots of generous offers... well done lads.:)

Indeed and a couple by PM too ... have been/will be in touch with everyone.

[User211]

Got a 100 watt Luxman L-435 but it is a drive to Bristol. And to return it however it is also for sale.

Lots of knobs and an ace phono stage to experiment with.

[petrat]

Na ... forget all this. Entertain your guests with a banjo singalong. There's nothing like a few rousing choruses of Camptown Races to make a lasting impression ime. :D

[diceman]

Not quite what you're asking for but....
Low gain leak stereo 20 with lots of mods. poly caps in psu and modern components.
Wd88va kt88 pp integrated (but only a passive before the power amp section)
Denon Poa-2200 power amp.

for loan only if any use but still local.

[sondale]

I am in Farnham and have a few amps not being used - Croft Series 3 OTL, some of Colin Wonfors SECA Solid State amps - I am willing to loan them out for a while.

PM if interested.