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FS: PAIR Heathkit W-5M, PAIR Pilot FA 540, one Heathkit WA-P2
I stumbled upon some very nice old audio units, and I'm not worthy.
I'm a guitarist who fools around with tube amps -I post regularly at alt.guitar.amps. I know what I have found, and I'd rather not part it out, hack it, or otherwise waste some wonderful stuff. Most of the tubes, in all 5 units, are Mullards, with the exception of the 2xGenalex KT66s in one of the W-5Ms, and an RCA KT66 in the other (its mate is a Mullard). I haven't fired these up to test them -they need to be brought up slowly on a Variac, and it's obvious they haven't been used in many years. From their otherwise pristine condition, it's clear that these were well cared for. After I brushed off a quarter inch of Denver dust (one week outdoors, maybe 25 years indoors), and popped the tops, I found very clean works inside. I figure anyone who reads this will know what these things are, but just in case: the FA-540s are tube AM/FM tuners, the WA-P2 is a tube pre-amp. The W-5Ms are mono amps. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...e=STRK:MEWA:IT The link here IS NOT MY AUCTION -but the description of the amps, and the pictures, pretty well matches mine, except this guy did a better job than I could. I'd much rather sell this as a whole system than part it out on eBay, so I'm posting it here. If there isn't any interest, I'll put it up on eBay next week. If you are interested in buying this stuff, I can have it tested (or you can make arrangements), My gut feeling is that everything here is hunky dory -it is VERY clean (except for the dust.) BTW: I live about two blocks from Lord Valve's store -so I can easily have him appraise these pieces, if you would like that level of certitude. Please contact me at THIS email address: DO NOT use my Google email-it's just a spamcatcher these days. You can also find out more about me by checking my posts at alt.guitar.amps, and by reading my eBay feedbacks. My seller ID is chc1.All I'm after is cash this time. I'm in the middle of recording an album, and never realized how picky I was until I sat down at the controls. It gets expensive. And my daughter needs shoes...Thanks. Chuck www.monkeychild.com |
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I posted some pics hecommunity.webshots.com/scripts/misc.fcgi?action=invitePickup&uri=album/205493462KpHdMM
Chuck www.monkeychild.com |
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(Chuck) wrote in message . com...
I posted some pics he http://community.webshots.com/script...05493462KpHdMM Chuck www.monkeychild.com I've posted a few more pictures at the link above. I also have preliminary results from the tech. To wit: The amp with the larger transformer is not in good condition. It appears likely that the transformer is fried. The fuse was blown, and the GenalexKT66 in the V3 position is also bad. The other tubes pass muster. The amp with the smaller transformer appears to be fine. Both Mullard KT66s are fine. All the other tubes are fine. The pre-amp is in good working order. Don't yet know about the tuners. I'm open to offers and willing to listen to folks more knowledgeable than myself, with the following caveat: I know what the tubes are worth by themselves on eBay. I need sufficient reason to keep the pieces tubed. Chuck www.monkeychild.com |
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