STA25 III rebuild for customer

[Radford Revival]

This was a recently rebuilt original STA25 III for a customer. These are some pictures just to show what can be achieved even with an original amp in tatty condition. Brought to the glory it deserves!

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[walpurgis]

Looks gorgeous! :)

[thingfish]

Aye like I said, the build quality would put a Fabergé Egg to shame.....:D

Loving my STA 25.

A match made in heaven driving 15ohm LS3/5As.

[anthonyTD]

Nice Job Will. :)
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[The Black Adder]

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Fwooore!


:)

[The Black Adder]

Very nice indeed, Will... Now that is something to keep forever.

[Alex_UK]

:wow: :respect:

[Edward]

Will, are you offering the valve runaway protection boards for such rebuilds?

Classy rebuild as usual. :mex:

[IHP]

I was fortunate enough to buy this from the chap who had it serviced. It's stunning looking and of course sounding. I've always hankered after a Will Radford 25 Series 5 but just couldn't afford it (though I'd like to stress I think the price is extremely fair for the craft involved). Having pretty much one of these but with original and tested transformers that I could run to is a joy. The seller included the invoice and my best advice is that if you have an original 25, send it to Bodmin ! Best Hi Fi money you can spend.

[WESTLOWER]

I was fortunate enough to buy this from the chap who had it serviced. It's stunning looking and of course sounding. I've always hankered after a Will Radford 25 Series 5 but just couldn't afford it (though I'd like to stress I think the price is extremely fair for the craft involved). Having pretty much one of these but with original and tested transformers that I could run to is a joy. The seller included the invoice and my best advice is that if you have an original 25, send it to Bodmin ! Best Hi Fi money you can spend.

What does the rebuilt version, apart from protection circuit, offer over the original?

[IHP]

What does the rebuilt version, apart from protection circuit, offer over the original?

For me (and I'm not attempting to evidence this, it's just my preference) peace of mind in terms of longevity. The components and wiring/soldering joints of the originals are decades old now and have increased potential for unreliability. The craftsmanship of the rebuild really does appeal also. Plus, the cost of this amp to me once I'd sold the STA 25 I was replacing it with was £200, which didn't break the bank.

I appreciate some will prefer original and minimally serviced units, and that's of course fine. But this was my thought process. Oh, and it's as pretty as a peach. How dare you call me superficial :)

[spendorman]

What does the rebuilt version, apart from protection circuit, offer over the original?

I notice the extra fuses, surely a very good idea.