Vince
21-11-2019, 14:08
As per title in excellent condition. I've kept hold of this for years, because I think it's one of the nicest looking vintage amps out there.
I have had it playing today and there is a little cracle/slight hiss, when turning the volume. However, once you are at your desired volume, it's crystal clear. Also the more I played with the volume the noise lessened. I've given it a little spray of Servisol and it just keeps getting better. I think regular use will soon fix this. It really is alovely sounding amp.
Now the good bits....it's rated at 30 watts per channel, 20hz - 50khz, but it sounds so much more powerful than 30 watts.
As I said it's a really beautiful amp with only a couple of light marks on it's top.
The nasty pre-power jumpers have been replaced with quality RCA's with Mission solid core cable, a big improvement.
Next, the power cable has been chopped off and an IEC inlet has been fitted close to the cable entry. The Furutech cable is a FP-314ag and really lets the amp sing. it has a Rhodium plated IEC and a good quality mains plug fitted.
The speaker clips have been replaced with very good quality gold plated solid brass binding posts. These accept banana plugs, spade and bare wire.
I've been looking at other Akai amps for sale, I cannot find a AA-5500 and the decent ones seem to go for £250 to £400 and upwards..
I would like £120 for this amp and the power cable and £15 postage please, iy weighs nearl 25lb boxed. An absolute bargain, but it's just sat in the spare bedroom doing nothing and it needs to be appreciated. I don't have the original box but will package well.
I have genuinely cleaned every RCA input and speaker posts with Caig DeOxit and treated with Caig ProGold.
So thats £135 posted. Paypal friends and family preferred please. I will inform of postage details as soon as i get them.
Thanks
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I have had it playing today and there is a little cracle/slight hiss, when turning the volume. However, once you are at your desired volume, it's crystal clear. Also the more I played with the volume the noise lessened. I've given it a little spray of Servisol and it just keeps getting better. I think regular use will soon fix this. It really is alovely sounding amp.
Now the good bits....it's rated at 30 watts per channel, 20hz - 50khz, but it sounds so much more powerful than 30 watts.
As I said it's a really beautiful amp with only a couple of light marks on it's top.
The nasty pre-power jumpers have been replaced with quality RCA's with Mission solid core cable, a big improvement.
Next, the power cable has been chopped off and an IEC inlet has been fitted close to the cable entry. The Furutech cable is a FP-314ag and really lets the amp sing. it has a Rhodium plated IEC and a good quality mains plug fitted.
The speaker clips have been replaced with very good quality gold plated solid brass binding posts. These accept banana plugs, spade and bare wire.
I've been looking at other Akai amps for sale, I cannot find a AA-5500 and the decent ones seem to go for £250 to £400 and upwards..
I would like £120 for this amp and the power cable and £15 postage please, iy weighs nearl 25lb boxed. An absolute bargain, but it's just sat in the spare bedroom doing nothing and it needs to be appreciated. I don't have the original box but will package well.
I have genuinely cleaned every RCA input and speaker posts with Caig DeOxit and treated with Caig ProGold.
So thats £135 posted. Paypal friends and family preferred please. I will inform of postage details as soon as i get them.
Thanks
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