[LCC] Amplifier

[Steve Lott]

I had a Henry 3 K
, several Heath Kit amps
I now have the 91b as well as a QRO Technologies 2500DX
Out of all the amps I have had and those I have played with I prefer the 91b
By the way the rumors that Alpha is doomed or is no longer in business are
very exaggerated
They are still in the business and are even doing repairs
I think I have had my 91b for over 5 years now
she has performed awesome for me

Steve




http://www.KG5VK.com
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On Thu, Dec 14, 2017 at 5:15 AM, <w5sum at comcast.net> wrote:

> I have a AL-1500 and I don't think I will EVER own another Amplifier. Its
> tuning is persnicketty when you move frequency by a large margin, but that
> is easy stuff.
>
> I love it
>
> It melts things LOL
>
> R
> -----Original Message----- From: Charles Morrison
> Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2017 8:42 PM
> To: w5wz at w5wz.com ; lcc at louisianacontestclub.org
> Subject: Re: [LCC] Amplifier
>
>
> The 1200 is a workhorse of an amp with the simplicity needed to work on it
> yourself.  The 3CX1200 in that amplifier is expensive but tough as nails.
> Treat it right an you'll never have to replace it.  The 91b is an EXCELLENT
> amp and has 2 4cx800/gu74b's.  They WERE cheap at one time, but not so much
> any longer (but not near as expensive as the 1200 or 8877's or especially
> 8874's for the Alpha 76/78 owners out there).  But they ARE new old stock
> now.   Add that to the uncertainty of Alpha the company.  Is Dishtronix
> working on the 91b?  Can you fix the 91b yourself (surface mount IC's,
> etc?).  The 1200 can be repaired by almost anyone with a small amount of
> soldering knowledge.  I've already changed the relay, bleeders and filter
> caps in my 1500, piece of cake.  If I had to work on my Alpha 99, anything
> beyond the high voltage or the tube, I'd probably be lost.
>
> Stick with the 1200 unless its low on power and you don't want to buy a
> tube.  No need to inherit the uncertainty of the 91b.  I have a spare set
> of
> GU74's, but they're getting old.  I gettered them about a year ago, ran the
> heaters without the HV, hopefully to keep them in tact until called to
> duty.. but perhaps never?
>
> My 2cents.
>
> Charlie
> N5WE
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: LCC [mailto:lcc-bounces at louisianacontestclub.org] On Behalf Of
> w5wz at w5wz.com
> Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2017 4:00 PM
> To: lcc at louisianacontestclub.org
> Subject: [LCC] Amplifier
>
> Hi guys,
>
> I've currently got an AL-1500 and an AL-1200.  They both serve me well.
> However, I've just learned of an Alpha 91b available for sale at what seems
> to me a bargain price of $2,400.  If I do this, I'd likely offer the
> AL-1200
> for sale.
>
> What do you guys think?  Stay with what I've got, or go for the Alpha ?
>
> --Scott
>
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