If anybody is interested, I am going to build another pair of the Series II Clair amps. They will have all the goodies and sport an original Phase Linear 700 Series II Clair Bros Faceplate. It will have all new backplanes, control boards, new wiring, new Power Input Caps, new fuse holders, output transistors, and a host of other upgrades. The new owner will also receive a customized/serialized Binder with all the test results as recorded from my new Prism Dscope IIIA. The build will take just a couple weeks and if you are interested in getting one of the last Clair amps, PM me and we can discuss the particulars. Both of these amps are the last of the consecutive serial numbered amplifiers. I have already started working on them (cleaning and painting the chassis and transformers, installing fuse holders etc...). These will have all the White Oak upgrades (to the tune of about 500 Watts Per Channel), new CNC'd 700B style handles, all new switches and volume pots.... And they will carry the same warranty I put on all my amps.... LIFETIME!!!! The only things not covered in my warranties are the Transformer (they don't make them anymore but most have NEVER seen one go bad), the sheet metal (although White Oak has new chassis'), the heat sinks. The meters can be repaired to a large extent if they have issues down the road. The new attenuator switches will cure a lot of issues with these meters. These amps will be sealed with tamper proof seals and if opened by anybody (except those authorized by me) the warranty will be void. Last but certainly not least, these amps will also have the WATTS ABUNDANT DC Protection circuit installed to protect the old Kraco's......... If you are not sporting a huge woody listening to your new amp, return it in the first 30 days and I'll return your money, no questions asked (except what's wrong with it).
Here is what to expect (minus the perfect face plate) and you will receive different handles (I can include the same handles pictured if you desire the series II style). Knobs may vary but you WILL NOT GET THE PLASTIC ONES (unless you request them). Silver knobs, black knobs, silver handles black handles, one of each? Take your pick. I also install feet on my amps to get them off the deck to help in cooling. OR would you rather have one of your amps revitalized??? I can do that too.
Here is what to expect (minus the perfect face plate) and you will receive different handles (I can include the same handles pictured if you desire the series II style). Knobs may vary but you WILL NOT GET THE PLASTIC ONES (unless you request them). Silver knobs, black knobs, silver handles black handles, one of each? Take your pick. I also install feet on my amps to get them off the deck to help in cooling. OR would you rather have one of your amps revitalized??? I can do that too.
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