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In Reply to: RE: Should I trade my Heathkit W-5's for a Mac 2105? posted by sberger on June 16, 2016 at 13:58:48
What was done in the restoration?
Dave
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My tech did it. Recapped amplifier and pre sheet driver boards, added new output transistors, new multi-turn trimmers, new lamps.
Mine definitely need some new lights! I need to tear into the thing, but honestly, it sounds great as it stands. I was listening to Bernstein's Candid last night and the dynamics were awesome! It is also a very smooth and musical amp.
Dave
I thought W-5s were tube amps. Have you heard the 2105 in your house with the ARs? I always thought early SS Mac sounded kinda dull and blah.ET
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They are tube amps.
No I don't own the 2105 and haven't heard it with the 3's. I'm getting the message that you're not the only one who feels that way about the 2105. The funny thing is that when I did a search, there's a lot of folks who really like it. That said, doesn't sound like it would significantly better any of the solid state amps, including my Yamaha M-4, in driving the 3's, so ultimately I'm happy that I just walked away.
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