One time, and only one

Posted by Triode_Kingdom (A) on February 26, 2019 at 18:18:06

In Reply to: Ever use the amp section, only? posted by FenderLover on February 26, 2019 at 09:29:38:

Maybe I'm a perfectionist, but I just wasn't happy with the result of doing that. The resulting amplifier functioned OK, but it was a bastardized version of its former self. Half a dozen knobs and switches on the front panel did nothing, and it wasn't very satisfying to use. At an emotional level, It created a very negative impact in the system I was using, always raising the question of why I couldn't just build or buy (or restore) a real amplifier. Even if I wasn't bothered by this, there's little reason now to take such an approach. Prices for high quality integrated amps in good condition routinely hit $300 to $600 or more. Paying that much essentially for the transformers (and a chassis which also often needs restoration) just doesn't make sense.

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Topic - Looking for a PP EL84 Integrated Amp Kit - greg7 19:56:32 02/25/19 (22)

RE: Looking for a PP EL84 Integrated Amp Kit - kitch29 05:18:39 03/03/19 (0)

I turned a Harman Kardon A500 into an amp - DAK 23:04:25 02/26/19 (0)

Oops. I see you are already familiar with Elekits! (nt) - Jonesy 12:31:32 02/26/19 (0)

RE: Looking for a PP EL84 Integrated Amp Kit - Jonesy 12:29:07 02/26/19 (1)

I am Elekit kit owner..... - Oface 15:48:38 02/26/19 (0)

RE: Looking for a PP EL84 Integrated Amp Kit - Chip647 04:41:58 02/26/19 (3)

RE: Looking for a PP EL84 Integrated Amp Kit - Oface 15:43:12 02/26/19 (2)

It is an unassembled kit - Chip647 17:37:52 02/26/19 (1)

RE: It is an unassembled kit - Oface 01:26:40 02/27/19 (0)

I'd also suggest buying a vintage era amp and rebuilding it. - Timbo in Oz 23:09:27 02/25/19 (12)

Who has restored an HH Scott 222C? - FenderLover 06:33:04 02/26/19 (11)

I was thinking power amp which has 'some' room to work inin - Timbo in Oz 13:26:28 02/26/19 (1)

+1 (nt) - Oface 15:41:42 02/26/19 (0)

RE: Who has restored an HH Scott 222C? - Eli Duttman 07:16:07 02/26/19 (8)

Guess that would be the way to go. - FenderLover 07:27:06 02/26/19 (7)

They can't really be restored - Triode_Kingdom 08:11:47 02/26/19 (6)

Same reasons for my choices. - Timbo in Oz 13:34:48 02/26/19 (0)

+1 - richardl 10:34:50 02/26/19 (0)

Ever use the amp section, only? - FenderLover 09:29:38 02/26/19 (3)

One time, and only one - Triode_Kingdom 18:18:06 02/26/19 (0)

RE: Ever use the amp section, only? - Eli Duttman 12:53:40 02/26/19 (1)

Hmm.... - FenderLover 15:25:44 02/26/19 (0)

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One time, and only one - Triode_Kingdom 18:18:06 02/26/19 (0)

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