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Fully Restored Krell KSA-150 Class-A Amplifier for Sale in Near-Mint Condition

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This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to own a near-mint, fully restored, KSA-150 class-A power amplifier, with original double boxes and 15 amp power cable. This stunning amplifier also has the very unusual 15-11150 serial number, perfect for a KSA-150! I even have the original owner’s manual somewhere and will try to find […]

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Primare R32 Phono Preamplifier for Sale

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Lovely Primare R32 Phono Preamplifier for Sale This R32 comes complete, with box, original packaging, power cord and manual and has seen only very light use. UPDATE – Sold!! Lots has been written about this excellent phono preamplifier and I have comprehensively reviewed it here. The R32 is an all-discrete, high-precision dual-mono MM/MC phono preamplifier.

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BAT VK-500 MOSFET Monster Amplifier Repair

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Come with me as I repair this amazing Balanced Audio Technology BAT VK-500 MOSFET power amplifier. Technically speaking, the BAT VK-500 MOSFET amplifier is an amazing design. It uses only MOSFET devices in the driver and output stages and a large bank of smaller, paralleled filter capacitors to create power supply rails of exceptionally low

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Stunning Marantz 1152DC Integrated Amplifier for Sale

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I am very excited to present this absolutely stunning, completely overhauled and restored Marantz 1152DC integrated amplifier for sale. I’m asking just $1295! UPDATE – Sold! This 1152DC would suit a collector or vintage audio lover, it’s easily the nicest example I’ve seen. The Marantz 1152DC is a legendary Marantz integrated amplifier. It’s a rare

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Amazing Kenwood L-1000 Hi-Fi System in for Service

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Wow, I’ve just serviced a complete Kenwood L-1000 hi-fi system! This is incredible gear, beautifully constructed, with stellar build-quality. The Kenwood L-1000 series are becoming rare now, so to find a complete system in the hands of its original owner is something pretty special. This stack of gear consisted of the Kenwood L-1000M power amplifier,

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Yamaha CA-610 and CA-710 Integrated Amplifier Service & Repair

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Recently, two friends with lovely vintage Yamaha CA-610 and CA-710 integrated amplifiers sought my assistance to have them repaired. One was dead, the other was not working well. The Yamaha CA-710 had blown one channel. One of the original output devices, a Sanken 2SA745, had a collector to base short and it had taken out

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Class-A Amplifiers and the Krell KSA-150

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Regulars will know how much I love Krell’s class-A amplifier designs. The Krell KSA-150 power amplifier is a great example. In this article, I discuss the basics of class-A amplifiers, with particular reference to the gorgeous KSA-150. You may have already watched my restoration video, where I completely refurbish one of these beasts, if not,

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