Hi all,
Sorry, i am slightly off topic from an indepth amp tech discussion.
Looks like the AL-811H is on backorder in some stores.
I checked with texas towers and the wait time is about
4-6 weeks.
Now i have some questions on an offer i have.
A kenwood TL-922A in fair condition with some
scratches on the sides. Needs replacement tubes , but
puts out around 800w.
The idea of the fat 3-500Z tubes are a luring factor over the 811's. :)
I have some questions.
1) I understand that the 922 needs the 240V supply to
run at peak. But can i still use it at the sub KW level on
the 110V supply.
2) Someday, if i get to replace those expensive tubes, can
i keep the drive from the exciter quite low, so that the
amp will not put over 1KW. Any harm in doing that.?
3) What would one pay for this amp.? I understand that
it is subjective, but i am shopping for my first amp and
i have no basis to judge. I did a quick search on the net
and have seen prices all the way from $800/obo to $1200.
Folks might ask why i want an overkill solution?
Well, if i ever get to have the shack rewired for 240V, then i
already have the legal limit amp. :)
thanks to you all for the time & advice.
73's
krish
w4/vu2vku
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