Location: Tunbridge Wells
Posts: 104
I'm David.
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.
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Location: Tunbridge Wells
Posts: 104
I'm David.
I got the impression that it was one of Wills new ones - so not that bad considering it less than a year old?
Location: Tunbridge Wells
Posts: 104
I'm David.
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?
Location: Tunbridge Wells
Posts: 104
I'm David.
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.
I reckon the STA15 will be just fine with Tannoys, especially in the circumstances you describe.
It is impossible for anything digital to sound analogue, because it isn't analogue!
Location: London, UK
Posts: 391
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/
Paul.
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.
Radford Revival
www.radfordrevival.co.uk
Location: Middlesex, UK
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I'm Alex.