81 Hiwatt DR504

[high_numbers]

Hi Guys!

I'm a new member of the HIWATTconvention

Bought my first Hiwatt amp last week:



Album:
https://plus.google.com/photos/11805936 ... tKxjsCE9QE

I'll use V30 speakers with it. I know it's not the best, but I'm looking for some fane speakers or at least similar ones

btw, does anyone knows how to bias this amplifier?

Looking forward to learn a lot with you all !

Cheers!

[Dr.HI-TONE]

Welcome to the Vintage HIWATT Forum!
Despite the HYLIGHT electronics tag, it is a Biacrown as Dave Reeves left us in mid March 1981.

[OldSchoolDave]

Despite the HYLIGHT electronics tag, it is a Biacrown as Dave Reeves left us in mid March 1981.

Yet, it appears to have been made from Hylight inventory (i.e. still the good stuff).

@high_numbers: You're right, V30's are not the best match with a Hiwatt. Whereabouts on the planet are you located? Knowing that can make the choices more clear.

Dave

P.S. Yes, and Welcome!

[high_numbers]

I'm from Portugal, Europe

V30's would be a temporary choice. I pretend to update them if there's a good oportunity.

[OldSchoolDave]

I'm from Portugal, Europe

In that case, Bem-vindo !

What brands of speakers are readily available in Portugal?

Dave

[high_numbers]

Thanks Dave

Here in Portugal, there are only Celestions but I can buy speakers from european shops, for example:

http://www.thomann.de/
http://www.musicstore.de/de_DE/EUR/
http://www.dv247.com/

[high_numbers]

What do you think about two of these? I've heard they're a good match for Hiwatt..

http://www.lean-business.co.uk/eshop/ta ... p-575.html

[OldSchoolDave]

What do you think about two of these? I've heard they're a good match for Hiwatt..

I don't have an opinion, because I've never personally seen or heard those. Tayden speakers aren't common in the U.S.. I have read some positive reviews, but don't know how much faith to put in them.

If you decide to test them, please let us know your findings.

Dave

P.S. Wouldn't the 16 ohm versions be better for your Hiwatt than 8 ohm models?

[high_numbers]

What do you think about two of these? I've heard they're a good match for Hiwatt..

P.S. Wouldn't the 16 ohm versions be better for your Hiwatt than 8 ohm models?

I don't know You tell me I was thinking about 2x8ohm series...

[OldSchoolDave]

I was thinking about 2x8ohm series...

That would also work.

When in doubt, I tend to stick with 16 ohm drivers.

Dave