Rivera 120 Watt amplifier
Nice big Rivera 120 Watt amp came in today. Very heavy at 5.5 tons. Blown mains and HT fuses and 4 output valves (EL34) looking decidedly unhappy. Out with the chassis, 4 softish sacrificial EL34s ...
Nice big Rivera 120 Watt amp came in today. Very heavy at 5.5 tons. Blown mains and HT fuses and 4 output valves (EL34) looking decidedly unhappy. Out with the chassis, 4 softish sacrificial EL34s ...
Don’t see many of these nowadays. Early 1970s Sony TA5650. One of the first amps to use VFET transistors in the output stage. Nice amplifiers and very collectable within the audiophile community. ...
Good when a plan all comes together. Been working on the relocation of the transmitter for Breeze 97.7 FM. Prime location using one of Albox on Line’s masts. Many thanks to Kevin Pitt, owner of Albox ...
Just to set the scene. A warmer than average day for this time of year, a nice bag of oranges brought in by a customer, wild animals jumping twix palm tees, the odd shooting outside over drug dealing ...
Another day in the Zeta Services play pen, employing my enormous talent, repairing TV after TV for people that don’t realize and appreciate the honour they have bestowed upon them. Then, the monotony ...
Not seen one of these Fender variations before. basically looks like a Twin Reverb / Bassman 100 Watt, with a reverb unit and 4 basic inputs. This one lead me on a merry dance to start with and for ...
Abbey Road Recording Studios We have all seen the famous photo of the Beatles walking across the zebra crossing toward Abbey Road Studios. Where did that all begin I hear you frantically ask.In the ...
A good indication as to the build quality and a sign of overall thoughtful design, is how easily something can be dismantled and serviced and how easy it is to put together after. This Italian ...
Well that was a surprise. A nice afternoon I thought, quick check over, even with the blindfold on....Oh no...A Quad 33-303 came in with the owner saying there were a couple of faults. One easy, ...
Nothing like having to fix your own test gear? Had to dig out the old Marconi Modulation Meter the other day. Been sat doing nout for ages. The FM section needed a good clean worked all OK, have for ...
Been setting up a few of these as of late. I have to say that I have been a little disappointed in the set up of these units. From a hardware point of view, given the cost and the fact they are aimed ...
Zeck PTV2200 September 2022 update!This one lead me on a merry dance and three quarters. May save you time.Came in several years ago for all the usual faulty bits to repair. They are not too bad to ...