If I were to buy one of the two, it would be the AL-1500. I like the
idea of being able to drive the amp to legal limit with 50 or 60 watts,
and having the extra "headroom" is nice as well. I'm pretty careful with
my amps, so the fragility issue isn't really one for me. However, tube
replacement cost is. The increasing cost of the 3CX1200A7 should be a
concern with anyone considering the AL-1200. I suspect that the
3CX1200A7 will be discontinued fairly soon, as it's not a terribly
popular tube and not nearly as widely used as the 8877/3CX1500s. The
8877s are still pretty popular and the Chinese are making them now, so
an AL-1500 and a spare 8877 or two should last for the life of the
operator.
73,
Scott, N9AA
Gary McAdams wrote:
> Hello All,
>
> I have a question about Ameritron amps.
>
> What is the biggest difference between the AL-1500 and AL-1200 amps,
> besides the different tubes? If the price is the same or almost the
> same, then why would the 1200 be offered?
>
> How about the AL-572?
>
> thanks and 73
>
> Gary WG7X
>
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