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6th June 2011, 12:50 PM
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WESTREX 60 WATT AMP
Anyone got any info on these amps? They are ex cinema. Rebuilt be my Uncle some years ago. I'm trying to get some info to build/renovate my own.
The op valves are 4xEL34 
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6th June 2011, 12:54 PM
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7th June 2011, 08:45 PM
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Do you have any model number on this . I take it your uncle is not here to help . I would vote that it was a cutting head amp more than a theater amp . This does have very good iron in it. It looks like your uncle did a fine job up dating it.
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7th June 2011, 09:41 PM
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This looks a lot like the Altec amps of the same time period - no surprise. Westrex was the UK arm of Altec / Western Electric.
Could be a British version of the Altec 1568
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23rd June 2011, 05:57 AM
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I checked with my Uncle. He doesn't have the model number.
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24th June 2011, 12:05 AM
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17th July 2011, 04:08 AM
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Pretty amp. I saw the quad of EL34, and hoped it was a stereo unit. Next I spotted the pair of GZ34, and was pleased it had enough rectification to properly handle all the output tubes. Finally I saw the schematic, and noticed the single output transformer that indicates it is a mono design. Pity, as I'm sure it has potential to be a good amp. It'll be difficult to find a matching amp to make a proper pair. Good luck!
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17th July 2011, 11:52 AM
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Quote:
 Morgan did the hard part.His comments: "I was donated a pair quite a few years ago that came from a PA hire company, so they were in appropriate condition. I scrapped them for the transformers (quite good quality), but the driver’s rubbish. Note especially the fiddle on the HT supply to cure motorboating."
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