Vintage Tube Amp

Vintage Bogen SRB-20 Tube Stereo Receiver – Classic Early 1960s American Hi-Fi. Classic American tube receiver using four 6BM8 / ECL82 output tubes delivering warm vintage hi-fi sound. Offered for sale is a vintage Bogen SRB-20 stereo tube receiver, a beautiful gold-face unit from the early 1960s featuring classic American tube audio design. These receivers are known for their warm tube sound and attractive mid-century styling. This unit was recently acquired from an estate and remains largely original and unmodified, making it an excellent candidate for restoration or servicing by a vintage audio enthusiast. Unit powers on and tubes illuminate. Audio present with very minimal hum. Volume and tone controls respond when adjusted. Overall cosmetic condition is very good for its age. The tuning mechanism does not currently rotate due to deterioration of the rubber friction wheel in the dial drive assembly. This is a common issue on vintage receivers of this era and typically an easy repair for restorers. Please review photos carefully as they are part of the description. ECL82 / 6BM8 output tubes (4). EZ81 rectifier. 12AX7 / ECC83. 6AU6. Additional tubes in tuner section. Tubes appear to be vintage and include respected brands. Front panel presents very nicely with original knobs and clear dial window. Chassis is clean with original transformers and components visible. Minor signs of normal vintage age and use may be present. No guarantees are made regarding long-term operation without servicing. A Beautiful Vintage Hi-Fi Piece. The Bogen SRB-20 is a wonderful example of early American stereo tube receivers and makes an excellent project for collectors, tube audio enthusiasts, or vintage audio restorers. Made in USA Bogen-Presto tube hi-fiIf you want, I can also show you something interesting hidden in your photos that tells me this receiver may have been very lightly used. It’s a detail tube collectors notice right away.

This is a vintage David Bogen Company tube power amplifier, manufactured in the USA for industrial / commercial PA or laboratory use, not consumer hi-fi. These were commonly used in institutional sound systems, factories, schools, and industrial control environments. Paramus, New Jersey. Marked 117 VAC / 60 Hz. 300 watts / 2.5 amps. Tube complement (by chassis labeling). (2) EL34 / 6CA7 output tubes. EZ81 / 6CA4 rectifier. 6AN8 driver / phase inverter. Relay socket present (industrial control use). 70V / 25V constant-voltage PA outputs. Also labeled 6.25? And 49? Taps. Designed for distributed speaker systems. Heavy-duty Bogen iron (power & output transformers). Original attached power cord. No attempt has been made to power the unit. Due to the age of this amplifier, it should be inspected and serviced by a qualified technician before use. As with most vintage tube equipment, some level of repair or restoration should be expected. Cosmetic condition shows normal wear consistent with age, including surface scratches, oxidation on laminations, and general shop wear. Please review all photos carefully, as they are part of the description. EL34 tube amp rebuild or conversion. Vintage PA / Bogen collectors. DIY tube audio builders. Transformer harvest for custom projects.

Shows age, wear, patina, scratches, dings. Approximately approximately 12×10 x4. Please view all photos. Zoom in on photos for a close-up view. Thank you for your support! We are a family-run business, and work hard to provide the best customer service possible. We will always do our absolute best to resolve an issue, and be honest and fair in any situation. It will be carefully packaged.

Beautiful 1961 Bogen Challenger CHA-10 Vintage amplifier. Completely restored plug and play ready! Glorious single ended 6L6 sound! Think way louder Fender Princeton. Amp is mostly stock with a few useful mods. The tone switch has been changed to way more useful tweed Fender tone pot circuit. The phono pot is now a master volume. 1/4 input and speaker out jacks. 4, 8 and 16 ohm outputs. I added a 3 prong power cord and fuse for safety. Still has the original hang tag from the power cord! All original high testing Bogen tubes-6AV6 (Blackburn Mullard), 6AU6 (RCA), 6L6GC (GE) and EZ81 (Blackburn Mullard). I haven’t done one of these for awhile, so video is of one I did while ago the same way so you can hear how it sounds.

For sale is a very rare Bogen PR16 transcription turntable. It has been tested, the turntable is running quiet on both 78 and 33.1/3 rpm. But putout NO SOUND, all tubes is lighted up, all capacitors, resistors are intact, no signs of repair or alternated (see photos). It is NOT working condition. This unit is heavy.

I don’t know anything about it from the same estate. A vintage tube amplifier is a classic piece of audio equipment that uses vacuum tubes to amplify sound. These amplifiers are known for their warm and rich sound quality, making them a popular choice for music enthusiasts and collectors alike. With a combination of vintage design and modern technology, a vintage tube amplifier can provide a unique and nostalgic listening experience for users who appreciate the heritage and craftsmanship of older audio equipment.

David Bogen DB20 DF Tube Amplifier. Tested to turn on only. One tube does not light up at all. (Smaller tube on fart left of first photo). Otherwise all light up. What is pictured is the lot you will be receiving. Please look over the pictures to determine condition. If you have any questions about the listing please feel free to ask and I will respond as quickly as possible.

Bogen Challenger CHS-100 Tube-Powered PA Amplifier Vintage Untested – Powers On. When plugged in this powers on (a light appears) but untested further.

This belonged to Jim Fosgate. Nice example as shown!