I have one of these. A real odd duck with push pull parallel EL84's.
I need to recap it. Maybe someday I'll run across and 2nd unit for a stereo
pair.
I like good quality sound, but I can't see the attraction to the WE 300B amps
except for rarity and bragging rights.
Randy AB9GO
Eico HF-30
AC Operated 7 Tube Audio Amplifier
Description
A 30 watt power amplifier employing four EL84 output tubes in push-pull
parallel, and a very high quality output transformer with extensively
interleaved windings and grain oriented steel laminations.
Specifications
Power output: 30 watts into 8Ω (mono)
Total harmonic distortion: 1%
Speaker load impedance: 4Ω to 16Ω
Valve complement: 4 x EL84, 2 x EZ81, 1 x 7247
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Seems like that company goes on and on about their tubes such as the 300B but
the one amplifier part that probably has the most effect on its sound is the
output transformer. The original WECo had good audio iron as did UTC with
their LS series and Thordarson with their Tru-Fidelity brand. Stancor had a
high end line but I forget what it was called. It would be funny if that
fabulous amplifier they sell had garden variety output iron with a single
octave flat response.
I'm satisfied with a single Eico HF-14 p.p. triode connected 6BQ5s and I listen
to my records and radio in mono. I have one of those old chrome 6SC7
phonograph preamps. I recapped my old Sansui speakers last year and my busted
ham ears are satisfied. And I can fix my stuff myself which is nice.
Rob
K5UJ
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