On 4/3/2011 4:58 AM, George Steube wrote:
> Looking at purchasing an Alpha SX/DX or Henry 5K for my amp collection. Any
> advice/comments on these amps would be appreciated. My biggest concern with
> the Henry would be future tube replacement. Any recommend mods for either
> amp? Thanks.
> George
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I owned a Henry 5K Classic X with a pair of 8877's. Bought it new from
Henry in 2000. Very good amp but when pushed the tuned input plate
choke would start to scream. It was a great 3800-4000 watt amp with
100 watts drive. It would run close to 5K out with 150 watts drive but
the choke was the limiting component.
I also had a 77DX for a short time. Very nice amp. No where near the
same power as the 5K (8877 version) but it was very quite and much
smaller footprint.
If I had to pick between the two, that's a hard choice. Reliability
wise I would pick the Henry. Less complicated and parts are easier to
come by. If I wasn't as worried about parts availability then I would
pick the Alpha. Just a nice, quieter amp that's easier to move and
place. Most all 77SX's that you find are converted despite many owner
claims, but that's not a bad thing.
Damon Stewart, KJ7E
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