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Jim Nichols (JWN Amps) EL34 PP Power Amp with Custom Base and Extra Tubes

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Jim Nichols (JWN) built push pull tube amplifier
30 watts per channel
Features Wurlitzer transformers
All point to point wiring
Auto biasing
Custom made wood case (beautiful!)

Comes with the following tubes:
Matched quad of SED EL34
Matched quad of Chinese EL34-B
Sophia Electric Grade A 6SN7
ElectroHarmonix 6SN7EH
Matched pair of CV4003
Matched pair of Philips 5R4GYS

Tube roll or your hearts delight!

There is a little transformer hum at warm-up, but it doesn't last more than 5-10 seconds, then the amp is quiet. And it is a powerful bugger! Lots of headroom, and bass. Not to mention the classic PP tube sound. I've been running it with my Forte II's. This amp really made them sing!

Google JWN Amps and Jim Nichols for more info. He has a pretty good reputation for making a quality product. You don't see his stuff come up for sale too often. Check out the links below for some reviews of his amps:

http://www.audioasylum.com/audio/general/messages/55/550628.htm
http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/1010/master_builder.htm]Master Builders: Lance Cochrane And Jim Nicholls Review By Dick Olsher
http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue58/jwn.htm]jwn

Looking for $900 shipped with all the tubes and a generic power cord. You pick up the PP fees.
 

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