[Amps] Alpha 77dx

[Phil Clements]

There are 3 kinds of 2-tube 77 amps that I can think of off the top of my
head:

1. 77SX, produced by the factory as such.

2. 77DX, converted with a kit sold by Alpha to dealers or pro technicians.
Some have been beefed up with inboard or outboard Peter Dahl components to
get a stiff 4000 volts Ep under load. Peter Dahl had an SX himself that he
did many improvements to, and sold to the public.

3. 77DX, converted with a kit from Alpha, after-market kit suppliers, or by
collecting parts by an individual hobbyist.

Obviously, the "Factory 77SX" brings the most money, and is the rarest to
obtain.

Just because the front panel says "77SX" does not mean it is a factory
model. Alpha and several others sell/sold new front panels. Any 77 with
replacement front, side, and top panels will bring more $$ because the
original paint turns sticky like fly paper over the years.

The going price seems to be $5000 and up with 100% tubes...YMMV.

(((73)))
Phil, K5PC


-----Original Message-----
From: amps-bounces at contesting.com [mailto:amps-bounces at contesting.com] On
Behalf Of Doug Renwick
Sent: Friday, June 06, 2008 12:16 PM
To: 'k7rdx'; amps at contesting.com
Subject: Re: [Amps] Alpha 77dx

Why reply off the list?  Is this some proprietary information?

Doug

-----Original Message-----
From: amps-bounces at contesting.com [mailto:amps-bounces at contesting.com]
On Behalf Of k7rdx
Sent: June 6, 2008 9:52 AM
To: amps at contesting.com
Subject: [Amps] Alpha 77dx

Does anyone know what a clean 77dx (2 tube)is worth on today's market?
Replys off list pse...Thanks,Jim,K7RDX..