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Wanted: Cheap tube amp/pre amp| birddog |
Posted: October 20, 2006 03:44 pm
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 The Green Orb....  Group: Members Posts: 65 Member No.: 82 Joined: October 11, 2006  |
Would like to experience some of the "Tube" magic I hear so much about, but I'm on a REALLY tight budget. I have some SS stuff I could use as an amp, if I find a pre. Totally newbie at tubes, so something that was a "Project, needing work" would probably not be the best thing for me, so I don't hurt myself! If any one has something suitable, and affordable, get in touch. Trades welcome as well...
 -------------------- Klipsch, H.H. Scott, Webcor, Carver, Hafler, Sansui, Mission, Nitty Gritty
Technics, Yamaha, Kenwood, Pioneer, Infinity, DCM, Fisher, Philips |
 
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| thedelihaus |
Posted: October 20, 2006 04:07 pm
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 The Black Dahlquist  Group: Moderator Posts: 2478 Member No.: 9 Joined: June 30, 2006 |
'dog, keep your eye out for those console pieces- or remember those big box speakers with the record player on the top- they may have tubes in them. If it's a beat-up console piece, you could always pull the amp from it, and build a stand- many folk have already done this...
-------------------- What you got back home, lil' sister, to play yer fuzzy warbles on? Pitiful, portable picnic players? Come with uncle & hear all proper! Hear angels trumpets & devils trombones. You are invited!
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| Charivari |
Posted: October 20, 2006 04:14 pm
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 Millenium Member Group: Forum Founder Posts: 2213 Member No.: 1 Joined: June 29, 2006 |
If you don't mind mono, I have this amp up for sale. If you want stereo, Kelly (Superfly) has my old Fisher Promenade (tube pre and 6BQ5 stereo amp) that I believe he's lost interest in and might want to just move on out.
- JP -------------------- After silence that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music.
"Ordinary people who listen to music on the radio all day long do not know that it is all a lie. It is all noise, the noise of money. I pity people who have grown up never having heard honest music." - Márta Sebestyén |
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| bolly |
Posted: October 20, 2006 04:27 pm
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 ElectrohomePA100mk1Guy!1!  Group: Charter Member Posts: 1018 Member No.: 11 Joined: July 01, 2006 |
hey birddog, radioactive has my old Sherwood S5000II that I'm sure he's trying to sell, just so you know she's in real nice shape. (just an option)
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| Johncan |
Posted: October 22, 2006 06:28 am
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 Nekophile Group: Members Posts: 35 Member No.: 84 Joined: October 14, 2006 |
What is your budget? I may have something.
-------------------- My main rig:
McIntosh MC 2105 amp & MX-112 preamp; Klipsch Cornwall I; Systemdek IIX TT w/ a Dynavector 10x4 MKII cart; Denon DVD-2910 universal CD/SACD/DVD-A/HDCD player |
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| radioactive |
Posted: October 22, 2006 07:13 am
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 tube gear fanatic Group: Charter Member Posts: 266 Member No.: 12 Joined: July 01, 2006 |
yes please let us know your budget .like greg said i have a sherwood s 5000 II that im selling .
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| birddog |
 Posted: October 22, 2006 01:27 pm
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The Green Orb.... Group: Members Posts: 65 Member No.: 82 Joined: October 11, 2006 |
Sorry I was slow to reply, guys! I'm a "Tube Newb" and on a very short fiscal leash! As I've been looking around the past couple of days at tube gear, I started to realize that it was expensive stuff, generally speaking! So, as far as my budget goes, I may be out of my league jumping into tubes at this point. I have some gear to trade, but cash is limited, as I'm out of work for good now, and going through the process of applying for disability. So I appreciate you all thinking of me, and if anyone has an affordable beater they may want to strike up some kind of a deal on, I would love to get a foot in the world of tubes. Doesn't have to be pretty, just needs to be working, since I know less about tubes than I do SS stuff! I'm gonna keep an eye out, and check out the stuff you guys suggest, and hope I find something that fits the budget! Thanks Guys!
 -------------------- Klipsch, H.H. Scott, Webcor, Carver, Hafler, Sansui, Mission, Nitty Gritty
Technics, Yamaha, Kenwood, Pioneer, Infinity, DCM, Fisher, Philips |
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| radioactive |
Posted: October 22, 2006 01:35 pm
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tube gear fanatic Group: Charter Member Posts: 266 Member No.: 12 Joined: July 01, 2006 |
hi birddog ,
sorry to hear about your situatiion.as far as tube gear being expensive stuff yes it can be .what i have to offer is a very good deal on a clean sherwood s5000II that wont break the budget and works great.i dont know if selling is alowed here through the forums but if your interested send me a pm and i'll give you a very reasonable price. chris |
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| Johncan |
Posted: October 22, 2006 01:38 pm
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Nekophile Group: Members Posts: 35 Member No.: 84 Joined: October 14, 2006 |
You can find nice working tube amps (integrated or power) for under $250. Is that too much $$?
John -------------------- My main rig:
McIntosh MC 2105 amp & MX-112 preamp; Klipsch Cornwall I; Systemdek IIX TT w/ a Dynavector 10x4 MKII cart; Denon DVD-2910 universal CD/SACD/DVD-A/HDCD player |
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| birddog |
Posted: October 23, 2006 05:15 am
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The Green Orb.... Group: Members Posts: 65 Member No.: 82 Joined: October 11, 2006 |
Unfortunately yes, that's a bit rich right now, I guess I'll have to keep hunting for an old console or something I can scavenge. Till I get some $$$$ coming in from disability, I gotta lay of the big purchases. Thanks for all your help and suggestions, when things pick up on my end I'll repost, and see if I can make a deal then... THANKS!
-------------------- Klipsch, H.H. Scott, Webcor, Carver, Hafler, Sansui, Mission, Nitty Gritty
Technics, Yamaha, Kenwood, Pioneer, Infinity, DCM, Fisher, Philips |
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