RARE !!!! McIntosh 50-W-2 Amplifier RARE !!!!

February 5, 2012

He up for sale just as we received it. This was in dry and unused storage for ?.. decades as far as I can tell, some tubes are original McIntosh, this is very clean for its age. This model was produced from 1951 – 1955 a total of 3068 units were produced. This one carries the S/N number of 2717 the Early McIntosh logos are clean and bright with no damage. I’m going to take bids, it is sold as is I have not powered it up. I wish for the buyer to have first chance at an untouched classic. I’m mean classic this is the second model series that McIntosh ever produced…….        bids start at $ 1500.00  email me with your offer. Just to mention how rare this is, it is only the second one I have seen in 30 years !!

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For Sale Marantz 20b Tuner – MINT – Like New! (SOLD)

January 4, 2012

Here we have a dead stock, unmolested, mint+ perfect Marantz 20b tuner that has the original Marantz factory wooden cabinet, it has only 1 small scratch on the black metal chassis that you will not even see when it is in the case. It was in a stored and dust free, smoke free environment since it was new. It looks as if it was removed from the original shipping box and placed on the shelf and never used. I can say it’s one of the cleanest components we have seen in years. Operation wise it’s perfect. The scope is bright and sharp. the face dial is bright and blue, no scratches. The unit sounds wonderful!…it needs nothing..but a new home..take a look at the underside pictured no tarnish anywhere.
accepting offers $$ this is the first solid state tuner offered by Marantz patterned after the world famous 10b…!!

Sorry it is gone (sold), we found it a happy home!

Model Twenty Marantz Solid State Tuner

Model Twenty Marantz Solid State Tuner

Super Clean Marantz model Twenty B Tuner

marantz 20b chassis underside

Marantz 20b chassis underside

 

Marantz 20b Tuning Scope

Marantz 20b Tuning Scope

 

Marantz 20b Stereophonic Tuner

Marantz 20b Stereophonic Tuner

 

Marantz 20b Tuner power supply

Marantz 20b Tuner power supply - all stock

 

Marantz 20b tuner chassis scratch

Marantz 20b tuner chassis scratch

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Eico HF 85 Stereo Preamp – Listed on eBay!

December 25, 2011

The Eico has been listed on Ebay.. Bid soon as the auction ends in a few days

 

Here we have a fairly rare and really clean Eico HF-85 that has undergone a basic restore. These are highly regarded and the Eico HF85 sounds great. This fine example can be yours for $1100.00

Tubes:
This preamp is running 5 12ax7 tubes, and you will get the following tubes with your preamp: a 1250 reading is new test
2 Eico branded Mullards 1100/1250 – 1125/1250 and 1100/1250 – 1050/1250
a matched pair of Amperex Bugle Boys that test 1400/1250 – 1400/1250 and 1425/1250 – 1400/1250
and a single NOS Sylvania 1450/1250 and 1400/1250.

The Amperex Bugle Boys test as new however I do not have the boxes, the Sylvania is genuine NOS.
The 6X4 Rectifier is an Eico branded mullard

Electronics: 9.5 out of 10
This preamp has had all of the electrolytic caps replaced along with all of the coupling caps. A 3 prong grounded cord has been installed and the tubes have been tested and replaced. All of the pots have been cleaned with de-ox and now operate scratch free and quietly. The power switch was worn and has been replaced with a new reproduction switch.

Cosmetics: 8 out of 10
The overall condition is 8.5 out of 10, the chassis has been cleaned and the brass faceplate has been polished to a high shine. The knobs have been cleaned and polished and are all original. The paint has been buffed and waxed with automotive wax. There is some slight corrosion on the right side panel that has left some slight pitting on the paint. The top vented gold panel has a few small areas where the paint has been slightly discolored and worn and on the thin side. The rear panel and RCA jacks are clean and have been sprayed with contact cleaner. The phenolic backing plates for the RCA jacks has deformed slightly over the years (this is common for these types of jacks) The interior chassis is clean and most of the dust and grime has been cleaned off, with the exception of the area directly under the pots. All of the screws are original and clean.
The preamp looks great and is clean and presents well.

Recommended mods:

  1. Remove the hum pot and convert the heaters to DC – this will make the pre-amp run more quiet (improved S/N)

 

  1. eico hf-85 close up of front pannel
new cap under side of eico hf-85

new cap under side of eico hf-85

 

front panel of eico hf85 stereo preamp

Front Panel Eico hf-85 Stereo Preamp

 

Eico HF-85 on the bench replacing caps

Eico HF-85 on the bench replacing caps

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marantz ad – what is old is now new again

November 29, 2011

 

Marantz was always a leader in quality, now it looks like they were visionary in advertizing, funny how that works.

 

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McIntosh MC60′s

November 20, 2011

See our “Components, Parts, Tubes & More For Sale” Page for details about this very fine pair of McIntosh amplifiers we are accepting a purchase deposit  now ..we will start restoration soon…Thanks, Pat the “Tubeologist”

 

 

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“What’s Go’n On!”

November 3, 2011

I thought it would be fun just to snap some action pictures of work around the shop today. November 4, 2011..How good are you at guessing what you see in the photo’s?.. Components, Test Gear, Etc.. Do you think you know vintage audio? If you name all of the audio/stereo/tuners/components.. you can win? win what you say?.. a feature about you and your audio system right here in the main “Blog” you can show all your buddies! cool right?.. well…get started..I will post comments as they come in..5000 plus visitors a month will see your name up in lights!

Most of all have fun!

“Pat” the “Tubeology” Guy

 PS: you can click on the pix’s and enlarge..

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