[Amps] FW: Alpha 77DX

[Phil LaMarche]

-----Original Message-----
From: K C [mailto:kevc99 at yahoo.com] 
Sent: Friday, May 28, 2010 2:54 PM
To: Phil LaMarche
Subject: Re: [Amps] Alpha 77DX

He is stuck with whatever panel Alpha has.   The oil cap has to be  
replaced.  Harbach bought the rights to Peter Dahl, perhaps they can supply
one........



On May 28, 2010, at 12:08 PM, Phil LaMarche wrote:

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> Perhaps you have some advice.
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: amps-bounces at contesting.com [mailto:amps- 
> bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Charlie Young
> Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2010 12:18 AM
> To: amps at contesting.com
> Subject: [Amps] Alpha 77DX
>
>
> I have purchased a one owner Alpha 77DX, from the estate of a recent  
> SK.
> This amp had little use, and to the best of my knowledge was not  
> used at all
> since about 1981/83. The original invoice (1977)  and manual came  
> with it.
> I brought it back to life carefully, taking the necessary  
> precautions with
> the tube. It works flawlessly.  There are a couple of issues.
>
>
>
> First, it has the well known sticky paint problem. I have researched  
> the
> archives, and looked on Alpha's site. New top and side panels are  
> available,
> as is the face plate for a 77SX.  I have no intention of putting a  
> second
> tube in this, so would rather not put an SX panel on it.  Anyone  
> aware of
> another option for obtaining a new front panel, or having this one  
> redone?
>
>
>
> The inside is in mint condition and looks new, but there is a slight  
> trace
> of oil only on the top of the capacitor, so it is leaking. From the
> archives, this seems to be a common problem.  Are folks replacing  
> this with
> another oil filled cap or have banks of electrolytics been  
> retrofitted as a
> fix?  Any current sources for replacement caps?
>
>
>
> I have always wanted one of these.  It is a beautiful amplifier  
> inside, very
> heavy duty construction compared to my other amplifiers.
>
>
>
> Any suggestions will be appreciated.
>
>
>
> 73 Charlie N8RR
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