WTD: Radford STA 15 or 25

**djdstone** · 10-02-2019, 11:00

Originally Posted by Edward

Here is a Woodside version in Germany I saw the other day. Looks like in great nick. Well worth the trip I'd say.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/173782200328

Looks nice - I’m bought quite a few things from Germany in the past :-)

**Edward** · 10-02-2019, 11:00

There is a audio dealer in Japan trying to sell an original STA25 for over £4k (equivalent).

Based on my own experience, Will's Revival amp is head and shoulders above the original STA25 series 3 version, but I do get why people want to buy vintage stuff.

**djdstone** · 10-02-2019, 11:01

I got the impression that it was one of Wills new ones - so not that bad considering it less than a year old?

**djdstone** · 10-02-2019, 11:10

What’s the difference between the Radford STA25 Renaissance and Woodside Radford STA35? I appreciate that on the 35 the circuit board sits on the surface but it it the same circuit on both?

**Edward** · 10-02-2019, 11:13

Originally Posted by djdstone

I got the impression that it was one of Wills new ones - so not that bad considering it less than a year old?

If you are meaning the one being sold on eBay in Enfield for £2.5k then yes it is one of Will's incarnations.

**djdstone** · 10-02-2019, 11:20

Looks very nice - but happy with an earlier version. I’m looking to drive some Tannoy Berkeleys - would an STA15 fit the bill? I don’t listen at high volumes and the room I use them in isn’t large. I did you some renovated Heathkits MA12s for a while with Radford transformers and they sounded quite good.

**walpurgis** · 10-02-2019, 11:22

I reckon the STA15 will be just fine with Tannoys, especially in the circumstances you describe.

**flapland** · 10-02-2019, 11:35

Chap on Wigwam stating he will have some Radford for sale at Tonbridge Audio jumble next Sunday. No prices mind.

https://hifiwigwam.com/forum/topic/1...-hadcocks-etc/

**Radford Revival** · 10-02-2019, 11:40

That new STA25 on eBay was a heavily discounted amp, sold as a favour, made from of out of spec (not dimensionally, just incorrect) metalwork and has no legend panels with screen printing. While it is electrically fine it's not the same as a new one from us.

**spendorman** · 10-02-2019, 11:44

Originally Posted by Radford Revival

That new STA25 on eBay was a heavily discounted amp, sold as a favour, made from of out of spec (not dimensionally, just incorrect) metalwork and has no legend panels with screen printing. While it is electrically fine it's not the same as a new one from us.

I noticed the missing legends, wondered why.

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