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buyers beware!

Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2013 12:43 pm
by Dr.HI-TONE
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1969-Hiwatt-DR1 ... 2ec568ff6d

I am sure that most of you reading this have already spotted the replaced power transformer (and a poorly done job of it), but the preamp board has been off too, which makes you ask "why?"

No one loves these early 3 digit amps more than me, but this poor old thing is priced at least double what it should be.

:(

Re: buyers beware!

Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2013 1:37 pm
by mrbig
I saw the tranny but I was wondering where the bulgin input was. At least where is the hole? 3300 good opening bid. Whoa.

Re: buyers beware!

Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2013 1:39 pm
by Dr.HI-TONE
A lot of those early ones did not have a bulgin mains plug. Just a hardwired cable. That is one of the few "non issues".

Re: buyers beware!

Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2013 4:54 pm
by OldSchoolDave
Plenty of recently touched solder joints, eh? And bent up leads.

I'm sure *someone* we know could put that one back properly ;) . But, as you say, not in that ballpark!

Dave

Re: buyers beware!

Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2013 4:57 pm
by Dr.HI-TONE
I love "road warriors" but not at mint condition, premium prices.........with original and barely used Mullard valves, I might add.