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Mike, have you been browsing again?
No really - is that yours?
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I have seven Citation 1s and that was on ebay but I have two that are nice like that. One of the seven are a parts unit.I have a 3rd one that would be super clean as well if all the writing wasn't worn off of the right side face plate.
"For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong" H. L. Mencken
Are main filter cap cans still available? This guy's site is kinda neat, in the steps of restoration.
Edits: 05/29/17
That picture is missing the Citation III.
Edits: 05/29/17
Jim McShane has them all only far and above improved of what the originals were.The preamp and those amps in your picture are McShane part's upgrades.
I have that same setup I run on the big Martin Logans with a pair of Citation 2s,but preamps I like to alternate between the Fisher 400cx2, and the Mac C20, and the Heathkit AA-11,and the Citation 1.I wish I had cages for my Citation 2s but I don't want to pay 300 to 400 each which is what they go for on average for one.
"For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong" H. L. Mencken
Is the Heathkit AA-11 still your favorite?
One of my favorite yes.I also like the McShaned Modded ARC SP3A as well.
The AA-11 is special in the sense that it has Baxandall tone controls,and it has separate circuity for anything you want to do.It also has a potted choke and a copper lined chassis.
"For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong" H. L. Mencken
I suppose that it's worth it... esp if you have Citation 2 to power your sources.
Did you use OD caps? Like the guy on the website? One thing about OD, they last. I have had issues with a few "boutique" caps and premature death.
Thanks!
Mr. Citation, AA sponsor Jim McShane, offers exactly what's needed to restore H/K's tubed greats to tip-top condition.
Eli D.
I'm kinda thinking about redoing some and putting them in the room full on vintage Fender amps. Kinda apropos, no?
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I have a "McShaned" Cit. 2. It is a kick butt piece. :> D
AR3s, AR9s, or the little ProAc Tablettes my space constrained situation requires, all sound FINE. Mike Samra uses a pair of "Deuces" on his Martin/Logan 'stats, with considerable pleasure. About the only speakers I would not mate to the "Deuce" are big Thiels. Those "puppies" have dips down to 1 ohm and, even on the 4 ohm tap, I question voice coil control. For a tube amp, the H/K Cit. 2 has a large damping factor, but a 75% dip is (IMO) pressing your luck.
Stu Hegeman's masterpiece is unconditionally stable. A poor speaker selection will not cause damage, but bad sound is another matter.
Eli D.
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