The SB-220 has always been popular even when new, That's why it seems
to be everywhere it is a reasonably rugged forgiving amplifier which
provides full legal input. It's simply a basic amplifier which works
well for most users. with the added benefit of using commonly
available components and tubes.
- Scott
Gudguyham@aol.com wrote:
> Lee, By in large, the Sb-220 amp is popular because they show up all over
> the place. At any given time there are 3 or more on EBAY. You don't see
> that
> many of a single model amp of any other brand that often for sale. There
> are
> a lot of new hams coming into the ranks, namely the no code Generals and
> Extra's. They want amps, when you make the comparison on price on a NEW amp
> running a pair of 3-500's (most over $2500.00) an SB-220 running a pair of
> the
> same tubes for $700.00 or so seems like a deal. These newbies are not so
> concerned with quality as they are with price I assume. There may be other
> reasons, but that is the way I see it. Lou
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