WTD: Radford STA 15 or 25

**ERICLIMPIT** · 10-02-2019, 11:55

I have used my STA15 with tannoy golds and HPD's both 12" and 10" always sounded quite superb, some people reckon the STA15 is a slightly sweeter sounding amp if you don't need the extra power of the STA25.
The STA25 on ebay is the series 5 with the IEC connection & very nice indeed but expensive

lordmortlock · 10-02-2019, 12:24

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.

Makes it look even more expensive then.

**matador** · 10-02-2019, 12:56

Originally Posted by REXTON

I have one of these. The one in the ebay ad has had it's binding posts replaced with something inferior, originally they would have been Michele engineered.

Andrew, you're wrong.
These "inferior" binding posts are original, they were mounted on all Woodside amps from late 80's to early 90's.

**Wakefield Turntables** · 10-02-2019, 16:46

Originally Posted by matador

Andrew, you're wrong.
These "inferior" binding posts are original, they were mounted on all Woodside amps from late 80's to early 90's.

I've the STA25 reneissance, number 81 I believe, and I've got the Michelle binding posts, the literature provided from "Radford" clearly states that it sports Michelle binding posts, perhaps they changed them later/earlier in the run of these amps?

**Edward** · 10-02-2019, 17:03

Originally Posted by REXTON

I've the STA25 reneissance, number 81 I believe, and I've got the Michelle binding posts, the literature provided from "Radford" clearly states that it sports Michelle binding posts, perhaps they changed them later/earlier in the run of these amps?

I've got the original literature for this amp (and schematics I think) someplace which John Widgery sent to me. I'll see if I can dig it up and scan it.

**djdstone** · 10-02-2019, 17:59

Yes - you’re right. The Michelle one have been added later.

**djdstone** · 10-02-2019, 18:02

That’s interesting Will - how heavy was the discount?

**got-no-id** · 12-02-2019, 10:24

I have an STA25 for sale, taking it to Tonbridge this Sunday. Full details to those who come and see my table. Unless someone gets it off me beforehand.......

Im also taking Radford MA15 pair

Together with Hadcock tonearms, bits+bobs, records, cds, and an Accuphase tuner.

Ive no doubt that with over 100 tables there will be some lovely things for everyone to empty their piggy banks

**CliveG** · 14-02-2019, 11:29

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.

The buyer ended up paying £2000 for it through Best Offer, so about right considering how much demand there is for these at the moment.

**matador** · 14-02-2019, 18:34

Originally Posted by REXTON

I've the STA25 reneissance, number 81 I believe, and I've got the Michelle binding posts, the literature provided from "Radford" clearly states that it sports Michelle binding posts, perhaps they changed them later/earlier in the run of these amps?

I've the flagship MA50 Renaissance Series monos, numbers 75 and 76 I'm sure, few years ago I sold a similar pair to Italy, and they all have these cheap binding posts

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