Vintage Tube Amp

Vintage UTC Linear Standard MLF tube amplifier, manufactured circa 1954 by United Transformer Corporation (UTC). This is an extremely rare mid-century hi-fi amplifier built during UTC’s golden era and designed around original UTC transformers throughout. Units like this rarely come up for sale in complete form and are highly sought after by collectors, restorers, and transformer enthusiasts. I do not have the proper equipment to safely power or test vintage tube electronics, and no attempt has been made to plug this unit in. Due to its age, please assume it will require service, restoration, or parts replacement before use. No guarantees are made regarding functionality. Cosmetically, the unit shows normal age-appropriate wear and patina consistent with a 1950s amplifier. There is no obvious major damage visible. Please refer to the photos carefully, as they are considered part of the description and show the exact condition of the item. This model is documented on Radiomuseum and recognized as a high-quality Linear Standard / Williamson-style hi-fi amplifier built to showcase UTC transformer technology. Additional reference information can be found here. Serious buyers who are familiar with UTC gear will appreciate what this is.

Vintage Bell & Howell Filmosound 385 Tube Amplifier Amp & Speaker – Tested WORKS. Tested and working (a mp was tested on a stepdown converter due to the age). A soft static sound is heard from speaker while amp is on. When playing sound through the amp, the audio will be louder background static at normal volume levels when the knob is above the halfway mark. Static sound does not increase with volume level. All Bell and Howell branded tubes installed. Amplifier is unrestored, service is recommended before further use. Original projector speaker included, working. Standard signs of use. May have cosmetic wear and/or scuffs. Paint chipped on power transformer. Surface rust on some areas of the chassis and speaker. See photos for more detail. Includes only what is pictured. Includes a compatible power cord. Does not include any additional components. R2v3 CATEGORY C4/F4 NON-DATA.

This is a vintage US military or defense contractor RF amplifier module. Identified by stamped markings and internal construction. REV A and REV B. Tube based RF amplifier section. Clearly marked high voltage plate and amplifier stages. Heavy copper shielding and military grade components. Made in USA. Modular pull from larger system. Designed for rack or vehicle mounted equipment. Tube sockets present. Extensive copper shielding. Military style labeling and revision control. Likely Cold War era, approximately 1950s to 1960s. No power applied. No cables or accessories included. Clean interior for age. Expect normal wear from service use. Intended for collectors, restorers, or display. High voltage device.

Offered for your consideration is a vintage DYNACO STEREO 120A two-channel power amplifier, USA-manufactured c. As you may know, the Dyna Company, later DYNACO, was founded in 1955 by David Hafler and made its name producing quality, affordable vacuum tube amplifiers in factory-assembled and partial kit form. The STEREO 120, or ST 120-the first solid-state amplifier from DYNACO -was introduced in 1965, several years after the technology had become widespread in the audio marketplace. The ST 120 was released after a few years of developments and testing, and only when Hafler felt that it performed as well, and was as dependable, as their venerable tube amplifiers. A 1966 review in Stereophile saw noted audio writer Gordon Holt praise the ST 120, comparing its sound favorably with earlier Dyna tube amplifiers, and also a pair of the renowned Marantz 8B mono tube amps, which put sales of their newest unit on the fast track. Like their tube amps and preamps, the ST 120 was available in partial kit form, and also a factory-wired 120A like the unit shown here. It features a handsome, modestly-sized chassis of chrome-plated steel with fully-perforated, black-enameled steel cover. As on their earlier amps, the 120 model name had meaning; 120 total watts, or 60 watts per channel, which was a significant output level when it was introduced in the mid 1960′s. So, please see my large photos, the specification scan, and read the remaining description to decide if this exceptional DYNACO power amp should be yours. This ST 120A amplifier is in very clean, excellent condition. Adult-owned since new and used sparingly, there are no dents, dings, or scratches on the enclosure. Plus, the chrome shines brilliantly without the tarnish, oxidation, pitting, and even rust seen on many other 120A’s. Also, the lettering is crisp and the power toggle switch works smoothly, glowing a pleasant orange when on. Overall, this DYNACO amp is exceptionally well preserved and presents very nicely. In addition, the original power cord was stiff and cracked, so it was replaced with a new, two-prong grounded plug cord. The interior received a careful dusting and wipe down, and a 1972 date code was noted on one of the huge capacitors giving the likely manufacture date range for the amp. And, since the cover was off, I took the opportunity to take photos of the amp’s interior for your review. Most importantly, the amplifier has been fully tested, receiving signals from my trusted, silver-faced DENON PRA-1000 preamp. Plus, the convenient, side-mounted +/- output terminals are sturdy binding posts, able to accommodate banana plugs, pin terminations, and, of course, raw speaker wire. Lastly, the ST 120A’s durability is legendary with Gordon Holt famously trying to break one during his review testing, and couldn’t! Needless to say, it’s not daunted by driving the most challenging 4? Speakers to their limit. In closing, you’d be hard-pressed to encounter a finer example of the ST 120A. As pictured and described, this splendid DYNACO STEREO 120A power amplifier is offered at a competitive price. What’s more, I don’t know how the unit will be put to use by the new owner, their degree of experience with audio equipment, or the quality/condition of the equipment it will be connected to. This is a well-built amplifier, so I don’t foresee any problems, but nevertheless needed to state the above. And, I’d like you to be the next one! A sturdy box, perhaps two, lined with dense foam panels (and/or other protective materials as I deem fit), will be used to ensure no disappointments upon arrival. Local pick-up is fine, actually preferred, for those in the Chicago-Milwaukee metro area (or farther if you’re willing to make the drive). We’re located about 35 miles north of downtown and some 20 miles south of the WI State line at Kenosha. For international buyers that use a U.

Here’s a very early Carvin tube amplifier from around 1950. It appears to be a Model 205, but I cannot be certain. The tubes are two 12J5, two 6V6GT, and a 6X5. It has a 12 inch permanent magnet speaker. Probably manufactured by Magna/Magnatone in California. The speaker code is 371041 (41st week of 1950). One pot is readable with a code of 304048 (48th week of 1950). The amp has an updated 3 prong grounded power cord. The two 12J5 tubes are “new old stock” and the other tubes test good. The amp has a loud hum when you turn it on, so it likely needs filter caps. If you are into early Carvin stuff, or early vintage tube amps in general, this is a great find. Priced to sell quickly, so no offers please. Contact me beforehand to work out any other arrangements. No checks of any kind.

Vintage Philips EL5541 / EL5440 Tube Amplifier – Cinema Mono Amp with 3×? PL36 & ECC83 – Rare Unit. Up for sale is an. Original Philips EL5541 / EL5440 tube amplifier. Designed for professional cinema and studio applications in the 1950s-1960s. This impressive amplifier represents classic Philips engineering at its finest – featuring powerful output tubes, a robust industrial chassis, and outstanding reliability. A real treasure for collectors, restorers, and vintage tube audio enthusiasts. Model: EL5541 / EL5440. Tube complement: 3? ×? PL36, 1? ×? ECC83. Heavy-duty industrial construction with screw and plug connectors. Good condition for its age, needs some work to restore, with authentic patina. The amplifier has not been powered up for a long time and is therefore. All tubes are present; no functional test has been carried out. Rare Philips cinema power amplifier. Exceptionally solid build quality. Great base for restoration or DIY audio projects. Highly sought-after model among collectors and tube enthusiasts.

Vintage Dynakit Dynaco PAS-2 Stereo Tube Preamplifier AMP PAS 2 PAS2. The Vintage Dynakit Dynaco Stereo Tube Preamplifier is in GREAT working condition. The System is in used condition. May have scuffs, light scratches, or dings. Please take the time to view the product photos. (Cosmetic damages will not affect the performance of the unit). Tests conducted on the system are as follows. The item was powered on and tested. It was found to be fully operational with no issues only cosmetic damages. We are experienced sellers of used and new items. We thoroughly inspect and test all of the products we sell and make every attempt to make sure our systems are in excellent working condition. You’ll love our products and we will ensure your satisfaction. If there is anything we can do to make your experience better, just let us know! If any issue occurs, please give us a chance to make it right. If we make a mistake, please allow us to make it right!! We appreciate your business! Items are mailed Out Monday – Friday only. Please take the time to review the item before purchasing. Saturday – Sunday: Closed.

Here we have an unbranded 1×10 tube vintage guitar amplifier! This combo amp looks to be from the late 1950s. It is in good physical condition and good functioning order. It has seen service over the years and has a modern 3 prong power cable installed. It sounds really good and is quite loud with nice compression and a papery tone.

Area 51 is a warehouse discovery at Exit 51 – a meticulously preserved lifetime collection we’re honored to place into collectors’ hands. This is a vintage tube amplifier by Heathkit, identified by the original rear label as Model AA-191. The AA-191 is a low-power (3 watt) mono tube amplifier, commonly used in small hi-fi systems, educational labs, or as a preamp/driver in custom audio builds. The front panel features. Bass control (flat to boost). Treble control (cut to flat). Phono / Tuner input selector. The rear panel includes. Speaker output terminals (4? / 8? / 16?). Tuner and crystal (XTAL) inputs. Headphone (phones) jack. Original Heathkit model and serial label. This unit comes from a large private estate of a meticulous original owner, where electronics were stored indoors as part of a carefully preserved lifetime collection. Untested (no power applied). Metal chassis shows surface wear, scratches, and age-related marks. All control knobs present with wear. Power cord present with age discoloration. Rear label present and legible. Internal components visible through ventilation slots. No testing, cleaning, or servicing performed. Unit stabilized to prevent internal movement. Please review all photos carefully.