[Amps] which one?

[Harold B. Mandel]

Q:
> If you had a choice of a Henry 2KD-5 with fairly new tubes, or a 
> SB220 with the originals but still full output, both exact same 
> (fair) price, which would be the better of the 2?

A:
        Has the Heathkit been upgraded and/or modified to
        the latest improvements?
                (If you follow the SB-220 threads then you
                  know that '220's are prone to a series of
                  MTBF breakdowns that wise operators
                  predict and prepare for.)
                        ( All these mods may end up
                           costing hundreds of dollars.)

        The '220 is one of the finest American
        linear amplifiers ever produced, and 
        mint editions with full mods bring $1200.

The 2KD-5 might have more parts available
for replacement and repair at this time.

What tube cooling system does the 'KD use
versus the Heath cooling system??????

Best of luck with whatever you choose!

Hal Mandel
W4HBM