David's Phase Linear 700B Thread

[laatsch55]

Sarcasm is only sexual when it's up close and personal...

 

[NavLinear]

Sarcasm is only sexual when it's up close and personal...

Ok - does this mean I can sarcasm when I want?

 

[laatsch55]

When have you not????????????

 

[NavLinear]

When have you not????????????

You're right - I seem to do what I want here but sometimes I suffer the consequences.

 

[laatsch55]

Not for sarcasm, for exposed ...........stuff.....

 

[NavLinear]

Not for sarcasm, for exposed ...........stuff.....

Yeah - but some is just barely exposed. Does that count?

 

[laatsch55]

That's what really counts...

 

[fitz43]

Doug........ya got that spare honeywell? What do you want for it?

yes. $50 plus freight. Might be three weeks or so before it could be shipped.

 

[Phase Linear Phanatic]

yes. $50 plus freight. Might be three weeks or so before it could be shipped.

I will PM you about it. Thanks for the help.

 

[jbeckva]

I will PM you about it. Thanks for the help.

Let me know what you want to do, David. I have the Adcom caps in and it's all buttoned up. Sounds great.

 

[Phase Linear Phanatic]

Let me know what you want to do, David. I have the Adcom caps in and it's all buttoned up. Sounds great.

We are done as far as we are gonna go Jerr. Go ahead and send her back. Doug will send me the meter at a later date. And if there are any loose ends to tie up; PM me. I will let you know how it sounds in my set-up when I get it back. Thanks!!!

 

[Phase Linear Phanatic]

Upcomming Phase Linear 700B

For those who saw the posting in the buy/sell/trade forum for my PL 400, I mentioned a PL700B for sale. Well when it IS; it will be posted in the buy/sell/trade section. Lee; I TRIED uploading an attachment to you, but phoenix will not let you do so when in PM mode. (grrr), so I have to show it here and mention it now. My story goes like so.............

I wanted to replace my PL 400 with a 700B. nothing on the bay for months. Finally one was, with a blue light board installed. Big price to pay, (as most B's can be) but I wanted it and it was my opportunity. So I cringed and coughed it up. This amp arrived to me with the original light board DRILLED for new holes for LED's and the LED's were wonking in and out on the meters. A buzzing sound and arcing could be heard on switch power up. this guy said it was working PERFECTLY. But as we can see...uhhhhhhhhhh NO. About a week later.........yet another guy on ebay was selling a B too! This time for less than what I paid for THIS one, AND it was a lab standard. (matches the one Jerry is working on). So great. I'll have two bi-amped matching amps.

So what do I do with a third B? Well..........make it sellable. I bought the WHITE LED board from Joe, to fix the crazy light issue. Blew out around the power switch with some canned air, and whalla! The amp no longer arcs and sparks and the lights are pretty as ever. But now I was in the hole $800.

(orrrrrrrr do I take a perfectly good B a switch the meters around to fix my meter issue? Nobody will know? he heee.........oh crap. I just gave my idea away. Well, there go the phoenix takers! LOL!) Just kidding folks.

Below are the photo's I saved straight from the bay! So you know how dumb I was to pay what I paid. I got the third 700B for much less on ebay and should have been more patient. LOL!

This is the 700Watt R.M.S. version, like Nando has. My other two I am keeping are Labratory Standards. Both have Jewel meters, this R.M.S. amp has Honeywell. (First Photo it's the First 700B from the TOP; and second photo it is in my system as the BOTTOM amp). Any additional pics of the internals I believe are somewhere in my photo archive.) It'd make a great WOAPL project, as the whole amp except for the light board, is factory original. Down to the Phase Linear stamped transistors. Cosmetically, It's in very good shape. Those dings and scratches the guy listed about were simple oxidation on the knobs. And man as you can see I buffed those puppies to blinding proportions! I also shinned up the brushed faceplate.
Soooooooowhen I get my WOAPL 700B back from Jerry, and give it a test run; I will decide whether or not to release this one into the buy/sell/trade forum.

Knowing the back story; does anyone have a good suggestion as to what it's worth is? I have a general idea on what I want to get out of it/ as to what I paid, plus the WOA light board upgrade? With a slight discount to Phoenix members of course. I'll take it on the chin a little. For all the invaluable help you have given me.

 

[Elite-ist]

Very nice looking collection of Phase Linear amps, David. I like that you will be giving Phoenix members a chance to buy your amp before listing it, elsewhere. Hopefully, it will be purchased by a member. The only problem is, so many PL enthusiasts, here, have one either undergoing work and upgrades or already own one.

Nando.

 

[laatsch55]

Ya can't have just one...

 

[laatsch55]

El Magnifico wanted one...

 

[Phase Linear Phanatic]

Ya can't have just one...

And when you have one.........send it off to get WOA'D!! LOL! That right there is like having two!
But when you HAVE two....you gotta have a third! At least that must have been MY thinking? Err oops!

Anyway, yeah, you're right Nando. I knew everyone on here HAD a 400. Ptch! That's a no-brainer. And the hard-core Phans, have a 700B. I assume that much perhaps. Yet there may still be a Phoenix Phase Phanatic like me who desires one. (or two). And when he gets it..............he can have fun doing a full WOA overhaul. That right there is what makes these amps Phantastic!!!

 

[Phase Linear Phanatic]

Thought's on Future Phase Needs......

Very nice looking collection of Phase Linear amps, David. I like that you will be giving Phoenix members a chance to buy your amp before listing it, elsewhere. Hopefully, it will be purchased by a member. The only problem is, so many PL enthusiasts, here, have one either undergoing work and upgrades or already own one.

Nando.

Actually.......I may have to wait a while to list it on the auction site's Nando. Seems the competition's a little fierce on the 'bay right now for 700B's. And yet I want to buy all THREE! What the heck do I need with six 700B's? Soooo gorgeous though? I need to see a doctor. Really. I am addicted to these amps. I have snack vending machine sized speakers that can accommodate at least four amps? But my brother took two of those four speakers years ago to his house. So Bi-amping is all I can muster with my set.

Wait............. this would make a great birthday present to my father? He introduced me to Phase Linear 30 years ago. And all he's ever had was phase linear 400's. What 2-channel stereo buff in his 60's, wouldn't love to have a 700B? LOL! Good idea guys?

 

[laatsch55]

No Dave, that's an excellent idea..

 

[Phase Linear Phanatic]

Received my "Jerry Cherry" 700B back from WOA overhaul and restore. Work is plaguing my life right now so it won't be until Saturday, that I can pull out my spare 700B and put in Jerry's refurb. I will keep you posted.

After that.....well, if ebay has been any indication as of late.......there seems to be a surge of 700B popularity. Going for crazy high prices? Again...I STILL may offer my spare factory original 700B at a "reasonable" level to Phoenix members. All your hard work has been immensely appreciated! I know those who have helped me, need another 700B like a hole in the head; but I think it's only right to offer it here first. You know...........Karma and all.

 

[Phase Linear Phanatic]

Oh, and I am STILL looking for a Phase Linear 700B VU meter to replace my bad one. If ANYBODY knows How I can get a hold of one. Preferably a Jewel with a light diffuser strip. But I will take what's offered.