FS: Eddie Current 300B Aficionado

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  1. gaspasser

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    Since I’m moving onto 2-channel OB speakers, I’m ready to part ways with this wonderful maybe one-of-a-kind tube amp.

    This Aficionado was one of the last produced and the amp is done in matte black finish. The PS is in the OG dark copper hammertone finish.
    This amp came with the feedback mod installed with a front panel switch. I’m the original owner.

    I performed the following modifications:
    1. Changed coupling caps from Audiocap PPT Theta 0.22uF (included) to Jupiter Copper Foil 0.1uF
    2. Changed HF heater to run 300B tubes

    Tubes included:
    I have a plethora (10) of driver tubes including (2) WE396A and RCA, GE 5 star, Sylvania and the stock GE tube.
    For rectifiers, I have stock JJ, nice RCA 5R4GY and real special Mullard 5AR4 f32
    1 pair of EH 300B

    Price: $2800 OBO including shipping and PP

    CONUS only please

    *more photos below in the thread
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    Insane price, particularly if one takes shipping into consideration (i.e., multiple hundreds of dollars). GLWS.
     
  3. zerodeefex

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    I'd be seriously tempted if I didn't have the ZDS. As much as I'd love this for double duty, it's hard to justify two EC amps!
     
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    Or it's easy cause then you can just claim you are a EC collector :D
     
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    Do it
     
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    am tempted to lock this thread for 24 hours so @Gaspasser can get the results from the most recent psychiatric eval.
     
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    I will open this again soon. ish. @Gaspasser reduce your meds in the meantime.
     
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    the psychiatric report on @Gaspasser has been reviewed by an independent 3 person committee, findings are consistent with previous diagnosis.
    thread open for buyers interest!
     
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    gaspasser Flatulence Maestro

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    My “illness” has progressed. I’m planning on putting a few more things up for sale at crazy prices.
     
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    You may have Crazy Eddie syndrome.
     
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    No, the real Crazy Eddie was a smuck. Look it up. @Gaspasser isn't close to Crazy Eddie.
     
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    Wow. Never cared to look him up. He was a smuck. Sorry for any implications that may have been taken outside of amusing 80s commercials.
     
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    Would be super tempted by this, if I hadn't just bought a new pair of monitors, and an amp from @uncola and another sub for my theater :D
     
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    You not from NYC area, that's why. ;)

    Anyway, someone scoop up this amp. Good price and it's special.
     
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    I really want to sell this wonderful amp to free up funds to explore 2 channel OB speakerland.

    As such, I’m open to offers if you feel my asking price is higher than it should be. PM and I’m sure we can work something out ;):punk:
     
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    Some better photos for your viewing pleasure

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    purr1n Desire for betterer is endless.

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    GLWS. You may have to give it some time with SARS rising.
     
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    Been out of the game a long time but this has me seriously considering coming back...

    And you live an hour drive from me... Don't do this to me Gaspasser!!!
     
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    Sold on Audiogon.
    Please close @shotgunshane Thanks for your services in the marketplace :)
     
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