pilot 2b500

[wkmc]

hi guys,

more questions from here....
i just saw a pilot 2b500 console for sale, not a perfect piece but seems to have promise 'i think' does anyone know something about this possible treasure?
still havent found a wiring schematic on the pilot 230 either, but still have hope.
it seems like pilot is what i am supposed to find,
thanks much,
bill

 

[speakerman1]

Stuwee had or has a Pilot console. He may know something.

Larry

 

[laatsch55]

I believe Rex knows a wee bt about those. He should see your thread.

 

[Rex Everything]

Do you have any pics or can you tell us about it? I do not know this model

 

[stuwee]

I'm not familiar with that console either, the folks on pilotone forums are very knowledgable and have schematics for lots of amps, you might try asking there too, Pilots from the late 50's, early 60's were second to none, very desirable stuff

 

[wkmc]

I HATE COMPUTERS...
i find things then they hide when i need to see them again(really hide, i mean it)
that is why i have not been here i have been looking...
rex, ebay item # 130569726255 , completed item...
this is or is very close to the appearance of the amp in the 2b500 console that i was looking at.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/130569726255?ru ... 3D1&_rdc=1

now as for the pilotone forums where do i look to find this/these?
thanks much, bill

 

[laatsch55]

Bill, does your computer have a search function?? Such as google, bing, ?? on any search engine type in "pilotone forum" and you shpould have some choices after that.

 

[laatsch55]

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Pilotone/

Try this one.

 

[Rex Everything]

I HATE COMPUTERS...
i find things then they hide when i need to see them again(really hide, i mean it)
that is why i have not been here i have been looking...
rex, ebay item # 130569726255 , completed item...
this is or is very close to the appearance of the amp in the 2b500 console that i was looking at.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/130569726255?ru ... 3D1&_rdc=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

now as for the pilotone forums where do i look to find this/these?
thanks much, bill

Ah-ha...That is where those amps are coming from. That is similar to the 232 but not quite the same. I believe the output iron is smaller than the 232.

I rebuilt my 232 a few years back and the matching 210 pre-amp. For some crazy reason I sold them both. There may be a thread here in the tube forums on it.

All I did was a simple recap and set it up for 7189A's. I'd be more than happy to help ya out in any way I could. I've been keeping my eye out for one of these just to see what is different about it and the very desirable 232.

 

[Rex Everything]

Here are pics of my 232

my-pilot-sa-232-t177.html

I may be wrong on the OPT size...hmmmm.....I might need to find me one of these for short money like in that auction.

 

[wkmc]

hi,
to all who might have read part/parts of this....
just got in the door with the pilot 2b500 console,
i think i am in love, this little(if i am correct 30 watter)
is really a sweet sound....
i really think i am in real trouble here(gotta find more)
this piece looks really clean and beautiful,
so forget the take the amp out and mount it on a table for show.
this stays together(now to find it a place for it)
i am sure none of you have ever had this problem
the fm doesnt work at present, hoping a 6AQ8 will fix this,
really want to find a schematic for this thing...
all in all i am glad i got this piece.
no pics cause no camera here now...

 

[wkmc]

i think i am in love, this little(if i am correct 30 watter)
that should read 15 per side

 

[speakerman1]

I'm happy for you.

Larry

 

[laatsch55]

Good Job Bill!!!!! It's nice when ya finally get what ya want isn't it!!

 

[laatsch55]

And yes i read the part about the camera, still gotta gig ya!!

 

[wkmc]

this little thing sounds good,
so ya know,
now got to look for bigger and better,
tis the way we are put together i guess.
even with this little one i can see the reason
why tOObes are a winter sport for some...
i was totally surprised that 15 watts would sound so good,
and with extra volume to boot,
plenty for listening pleasure.
yes, only after a short listening time this kid is very satisfied,
until.. .. .. .. .. ..

 

[speakerman1]

The tubes help with the heating bill in the winter.

Larry

 

[wkmc]

i had heard the talk,
but had forgotten the walk,
that along with the 30+ lava lights do help
present girl friend says(first thing entering the house)
turn on the lights,
not the ones that help me see, but the other ones...
i helped in a tv repair shop through the 60's so i did forget the walk

 

[speakerman1]

Well my Carys are still in NC. They haven't gotten back to me yet. I'm scared how bad they are going to hurt me. LOL

Larry

 

[wkmc]

maybe, just maybe the pain will be easy, i'll help you hope so...
cause moneys are hard to find for toys
(hech, it's hard to find for anything)
the $48 for this find wasnt too bad though...
still got to do something about the fm
still a happy camper tonight though