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Hi all .. I've not been here for a while and it's not in the best of circumstances that I'm back. I'm looking to sell 2688 as I have to raise some cash for a trip abroad . Also it hasn't been used in anger for a few years and I'd like it if it was used by someone properly again . It's not a museum p...

These grabs are from the film ' Beyond the lighted stage' it shows the rear of Alex's Hiwatts during a performance of The spirit of radio around 1980 , the front of the amps are de-badged. http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u146/reverberator_2007/ScreenShotrear.jpg http://i167.photobucket.com/albums...

Cool zero , nice amp dude. I shall be replacing valves and caps eventually but not yet as I wont be gigging mine or using it too loud just at the moment ..... but when i do I will replace them for reliability.

very nice , in better condition than my '72 ... what's the serial number? mine is 2688.

Thanks guys. I thought that it may be a partridge p/t but not being au fait with Hiwatts .... that p/t has been in there at least 25 years as my friend from whom I bought it had it from the mid eighties, it's probably been there since the 70's early 80's and why it was replaced, who knows? Glad you ...

Here are a few pics of my 103 , I know that the power transformer is not origonal and it needs a cap job and new valves , but is there anything else in there that may need attention .... I ask thee oh experts! http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u146/reverberator_2007/P020711_1210.jpg http://i167.pho...

Yes , replaced both fuses for 3.15 amp and it's holding up well , switched it on and off several times and no blow.
The output tubes are glowing brighter too , they were slightly dim before . Thanks everyone for your help.

Right ok then ... i'll try 3 amps being as that is what is stated there and if that dosn't work increase to 5A ... i'll try it tomorrow , thanks.

Haha ok , and thats for 245 voltage ?

why has this amp been running 1 amps for years? I dont understand it I just looked at a hiwatt pdf 1974 catalogue that says 5A mains and 3A HT , so yes I've got the wrong fuses .... thanks for the help

3 amp? oh ok I think the ones I was supplied with are 1 amp ... i'll try it , thanks.

Hi , I have a problem concerning my 1972 DR 103 , two out of three times it will blow the main fuse when switched on ... the time when it works the amp will stay on all day and is fine if you don't turn it off , but if you do it's a gamble if it blows again (it usually does) The amp is UK voltage an...

Hi there , I am the new owner of DR 103 serial 2688 . Theres lots of great advice and tips here , well done! I have been looking for one for years but finally got this one a few days ago. http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u146/reverberator_2007/P250611_1448.jpg Not mint and not quite standard , loo...