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    Bigman80 Guest

    Default For Sale: Firebottle Monoblocks

    Hi all,

    Its a sad day here as i am selling my Firebottle Monoblocks.

    They are 90w per channel and were the very first pair ever made.

    I cant recall exactly when i got these but i suspect it was about 2 years ago. Since then they have supplied me with pure joy. As with all things, times move on and i am moving on with it.

    Both of the units are in perfect working order. One of the monoblocks has a small dink in the acrylic front plate which i have pictured. It is on the top edge.

    They will come with some spare NOS (BVD) Mullard Valves and a spare pair of NOS Telefunkens as well as the ones pictured.

    They have been well looked after and loved.

    Due to weight, my preference is for collection but i can look into postage for an interested party. That would have to include postage materials too. I do have suitable packaging but postage is set at £50

    Id be looking for.....

    £700 Delivered
    £650 Collected



























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    Interesting... So what amps are you moving onto then, Oliver?

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    Hi Oliver
    Never thought I'd see you part with your monos mate
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    Bigman80 Guest

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    I have got a Monarchy Class A amp here which is excellent but unfortunately the sale is motivated by the need to get the car through the MOT. I'm lucky that the Monarchy is so good that I don't feel I'm missing out too much.

    I will probably buy another set down the line.

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    Got the badge for that one Oliver . I had to sell a very nice , top of the range , vintage Sony integrated amp when my central heating packed up a few years ago . I had to replace the complete system
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    Quote Originally Posted by brian2957 View Post
    Got the badge for that one Oliver . I had to sell a very nice , top of the range , vintage Sony integrated amp when my central heating packed up a few years ago . I had to replace the complete system
    It's unfortunate mate. Not been in this kind of position before but it's not like I'm slumming it with the Monarchy. Its always nice to know I can buy more. Just get through this little blip.

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    Know the feeling
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    Quote Originally Posted by struth View Post
    Know the feeling
    I don't know where Alan got the cases for these as none of the others he's made have them. They really are a one off and a very good buy for the money.

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    Friendly bump

    Fantastic amps, I've just ordered a pair

    Glws Oliver
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    Quote Originally Posted by STD305M View Post
    Friendly bump

    Fantastic amps, I've just ordered a pair

    Glws Oliver
    Thanks Steve.

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