I am looking for a second amplifier. I have some questions....
1. Why are there very few AL-82 amps for sale on the used market? Either they
are turkeys or great amps. I think they might be a great amp. 2 x 3-500Z is
pretty simple.
2. Amp Supply - are they any good and what is the pit falls with these amps.
Seem to be straight forward design.
3. I get a little concerned about amps that use "ceramic" tubes. My
experience has been with "glass" tubes like the 3-500Z. I get a little
concerned as to the availability to some of these tubes. I know that some
manufacturers have gotten on the Russian tube band wagon and then the source
seems to dry up. I am concerned about the cost of re-tubing...the life of
these tubes (could be years or decades I am sure) and what the deal is with the
Russian tube vs Eimac thing is all about. Why is there such a move to these
types of tubes?
I am just doing some research and asking questions.
Lee - K0WA
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