I will lose money at $1200 as I have $$950 into it and new tubes $600 with tax and shipping. Capacitors will be $200. And I will never get $2000 for it even if perfect. I could try to punt and break even and sell it for $999 but the eBay fees. I lose money no matter what. Buying this was a gamble. I could return it. Probably should if I still can
Makes sense to return it. Just needless work to fix it all up and break even unless I plan to keep it. I am undecided. I have until Jan 12 2024 to return it. I have the Henry amp still and the sb200. I wanted to experience the L4B. This one has rust on the cases but otherwise seems good. The plate tuning control is stiff
I looked at the brochure and if you can get 75W CW drive you may be close to the 1000W rating. Not bad performance though for the used tubes.
Waiting for harbauch rebuild power supply board and soft start
Looked again and it looks like amp’s plate and grid currents are near the limits so yes the tubes are soft
Thanks Tom for the feedback!!!
Not all bad. Probably needs a pwr supply refresh. Put it on 240. Pair of Penta Labs 3-500zgs. Sell it for $1200
I will lose money at $1200 as I have $$950 into it and new tubes $600 with tax and shipping. Capacitors will be $200. And I will never get $2000 for it even if perfect. I could try to punt and break even and sell it for $999 but the eBay fees. I lose money no matter what. Buying this was a gamble. I could return it. Probably should if I still can
Makes sense to return it. Just needless work to fix it all up and break even unless I plan to keep it. I am undecided. I have until Jan 12 2024 to return it. I have the Henry amp still and the sb200. I wanted to experience the L4B. This one has rust on the cases but otherwise seems good. The plate tuning control is stiff