montesquieu
26-11-2017, 13:37
Needs no introduction. Iconic 60s power amp using the delightful and grunty EL84 tube. Oversized mains and output transformers give the game away as to why it’s never really been bettered as an EL84 amp. 4 x Harma (Mullard ‘copy’) power valves, 1 x Mazda ECC83 splinter and 2 x Sovtec 12AX7 input valves, NOS Brymar 5Z4 rectifier (I’ll include a new production JJ GZ34 as well).
A few marks on the casework as you’d expect after 50 years or thereabouts. I don’t know the detailed service history but was informed it was recently serviced and it shows signs of this (see underneath) certainly appears as if the usual problematic electrolytics and resistors have been replaced, the input sockets and speaker sockets/binding posts have also been replaced with modern ones. The original circuit has not been modified in any way as may of these have been by now.
I’ve been using this to superb effect into 88db sensitivity Tannoy DC6es and it also drove the 12in HPDs surprisingly well. I’ve been using a Pass B1 buffer with it, it’s highly suitable for use with a passive pre as it’s pretty sensitive. (If you want it I can include a cheapo early Tilsbury two input / one output passive with it though you would probably want something better).
Comes with power cable with the correct 3-pin Bulging connector.
£600 collected from Bracknell area for this though I’m also happy to meet up. I’m not really fixed to courier it at this point.
Not really looking for any swap unless you have a sub to part-ex.
https://i.imgur.com/eZSLgXq.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/3IxwNJs.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/3CUyfM1.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/mnQpv9X.jpg
A few marks on the casework as you’d expect after 50 years or thereabouts. I don’t know the detailed service history but was informed it was recently serviced and it shows signs of this (see underneath) certainly appears as if the usual problematic electrolytics and resistors have been replaced, the input sockets and speaker sockets/binding posts have also been replaced with modern ones. The original circuit has not been modified in any way as may of these have been by now.
I’ve been using this to superb effect into 88db sensitivity Tannoy DC6es and it also drove the 12in HPDs surprisingly well. I’ve been using a Pass B1 buffer with it, it’s highly suitable for use with a passive pre as it’s pretty sensitive. (If you want it I can include a cheapo early Tilsbury two input / one output passive with it though you would probably want something better).
Comes with power cable with the correct 3-pin Bulging connector.
£600 collected from Bracknell area for this though I’m also happy to meet up. I’m not really fixed to courier it at this point.
Not really looking for any swap unless you have a sub to part-ex.
https://i.imgur.com/eZSLgXq.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/3IxwNJs.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/3CUyfM1.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/mnQpv9X.jpg