Sondekker
03-08-2016, 13:36
With my Croft 25R having sat in its box for a number of months and now being offered for sale I have a number of valves that have been rolled during the time I've owned it and a very nice SUT that now need to find a new home.
NOS Tesla ECC83 SOLD
I have a matched pair of original 1959 disc getter Tesla ECC83's with early logos that were purchased as NOS around 18 months ago and have been used in the phono stage of the 25R until around six months ago when they were removed at the time I started experimenting with a number of free standing valve phono stages and head amps. They were rather expensive and I believe them to be genuine, however, I have provided photos below for those who are more experienced in these things. I have no idea on usage but have probably played an average of 3/4 LP's each week for the 12 months they were in use. I do not have the original boxes but they will be carefully packed. Asking £40 plus delivery
http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a636/Sondekker/IMG_8424_zpseadbxxa9.jpg
Genelex Gold Lion ECC83 with Gold Pins SOLD
This pair were purchased new around 18 months ago and have been used in the power supply of the 25R. Asking £35 plus delivery
http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a636/Sondekker/IMG_8425_zpsol9elwj5.jpg
Westinghouse 12BH7A
NOS 1958 black plate D getter purchased as one of a pair from the USA (the other one being currently installed in my 25R). This one has not been used and will be supplied in its original very tatty box (see photo showing valve measurements), Asking £20 plus delivery
http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a636/Sondekker/IMG_8427_zpsah7vdn2s.jpg
Mullard 85A2 SOLD stp
Mullard 85A2 regulation valve bought as an unused spare. I don't have a box but this will be well packed for posting. Asking £5 plus delivery
http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a636/Sondekker/IMG_8429_zpsa6pruoab.jpg
Mullard ECC83 SOLD
I have no information regarding this valve which I think I purchased for the line stage of my 25R before it was modified by Glenn to use the 12BH7 valve. No box or previous provenance. How does £10 plus delivery sound?
http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a636/Sondekker/IMG_8428_zps4dptvjvt.jpg
Moving Coil SUT SOLD
I am offering a bespoke SUT built around Lundahl LL 1933 transformers and utilising quality connectors and internal wiring all installed in a die cast aluminium enclosure. These transformers offer either 1:8 or 1:16 gain options. This one is currently wired for 1:16 but can easily be re-wired for 1:8. This SUT when originally installed in my system offered audible improvements on the Cinemag 3440 SUT that preceded it.
The LL 1933 transformers currently retail for around £300 on their own. Asking £220 plus delivery for this complete unit.
Nice review here: http://www.tnt-audio.com/accessories/mc_2xfr_e.html
http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a636/Sondekker/IMG_8430_zpsaqg7vvyp.jpg
Late Addition:- Sovtek 12AX7-LPS
I bought this pair of Sovtek valves in order to try one in a Puresound P10 phono stage I bought and trialled for a couple of months. Only one has been used for around a month. Asking £15 plus delivery.
http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a636/Sondekker/IMG_8426_zpshtqmziju.jpg
NOS Tesla ECC83 SOLD
I have a matched pair of original 1959 disc getter Tesla ECC83's with early logos that were purchased as NOS around 18 months ago and have been used in the phono stage of the 25R until around six months ago when they were removed at the time I started experimenting with a number of free standing valve phono stages and head amps. They were rather expensive and I believe them to be genuine, however, I have provided photos below for those who are more experienced in these things. I have no idea on usage but have probably played an average of 3/4 LP's each week for the 12 months they were in use. I do not have the original boxes but they will be carefully packed. Asking £40 plus delivery
http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a636/Sondekker/IMG_8424_zpseadbxxa9.jpg
Genelex Gold Lion ECC83 with Gold Pins SOLD
This pair were purchased new around 18 months ago and have been used in the power supply of the 25R. Asking £35 plus delivery
http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a636/Sondekker/IMG_8425_zpsol9elwj5.jpg
Westinghouse 12BH7A
NOS 1958 black plate D getter purchased as one of a pair from the USA (the other one being currently installed in my 25R). This one has not been used and will be supplied in its original very tatty box (see photo showing valve measurements), Asking £20 plus delivery
http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a636/Sondekker/IMG_8427_zpsah7vdn2s.jpg
Mullard 85A2 SOLD stp
Mullard 85A2 regulation valve bought as an unused spare. I don't have a box but this will be well packed for posting. Asking £5 plus delivery
http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a636/Sondekker/IMG_8429_zpsa6pruoab.jpg
Mullard ECC83 SOLD
I have no information regarding this valve which I think I purchased for the line stage of my 25R before it was modified by Glenn to use the 12BH7 valve. No box or previous provenance. How does £10 plus delivery sound?
http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a636/Sondekker/IMG_8428_zps4dptvjvt.jpg
Moving Coil SUT SOLD
I am offering a bespoke SUT built around Lundahl LL 1933 transformers and utilising quality connectors and internal wiring all installed in a die cast aluminium enclosure. These transformers offer either 1:8 or 1:16 gain options. This one is currently wired for 1:16 but can easily be re-wired for 1:8. This SUT when originally installed in my system offered audible improvements on the Cinemag 3440 SUT that preceded it.
The LL 1933 transformers currently retail for around £300 on their own. Asking £220 plus delivery for this complete unit.
Nice review here: http://www.tnt-audio.com/accessories/mc_2xfr_e.html
http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a636/Sondekker/IMG_8430_zpsaqg7vvyp.jpg
Late Addition:- Sovtek 12AX7-LPS
I bought this pair of Sovtek valves in order to try one in a Puresound P10 phono stage I bought and trialled for a couple of months. Only one has been used for around a month. Asking £15 plus delivery.
http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a636/Sondekker/IMG_8426_zpshtqmziju.jpg