What would you pay for these?

Pycroft
Pycroft Posts: 1,960
edited February 2010 in Electronics
Someone recently was plugging old Eico tube preamps. On my local craigslist, Eico HF-35 dual mono tube amps came up. I've tried to research these, but haven't found much, other than they are good amps. Does someone have info on these vintage amps? What would be a resonable price for two of these, assuming that they are in decent condition. I would love to know how powerful they are...awaiting to hear from the owner.

James
2 Channel/HT:
Sony SS-M9 P's (ES version)
Sony SS-M1CN Center Channel
Polk RT800 Surround Speakers
Odyssey Stratos Dual Mono Amplifiers
TAD 150 Signature Tube Preamp
Harman Kardon HK354
Sony SACD Player
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited February 2010
    Aside from any info you might get here, you might try the AK forum for your answer.:)
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  • Pycroft
    Pycroft Posts: 1,960
    edited February 2010
    http://cgi.ebay.com/Eico-HF-35-amplifier-works-great-EL34-output-tubes_W0QQitemZ160396154173QQcmdZViewItemQQptZVintage_Electronics_R2?hash=item25585b153d&afsrc=1

    35 watts?

    Will these be okay with SDA's?

    I know "Tubes Rule" and all, but 35 watts compared to 250 watts of Carver power???

    I'd love opinions.
    2 Channel/HT:
    Sony SS-M9 P's (ES version)
    Sony SS-M1CN Center Channel
    Polk RT800 Surround Speakers
    Odyssey Stratos Dual Mono Amplifiers
    TAD 150 Signature Tube Preamp
    Harman Kardon HK354
    Sony SACD Player
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited February 2010
    They would be very cool for a vintage restoration. The iron alone is what a lot of folks look for....and the eBay ad listed is about all I would pay but everyone has favorites.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • Pycroft
    Pycroft Posts: 1,960
    edited February 2010
    Well, that is 285 dollars for ONE of them...so 570 bucks for two of them is reasonable? I know it's subjective, but would it be 'better' than the Carver amp? (Opinions, are welcome)
    2 Channel/HT:
    Sony SS-M9 P's (ES version)
    Sony SS-M1CN Center Channel
    Polk RT800 Surround Speakers
    Odyssey Stratos Dual Mono Amplifiers
    TAD 150 Signature Tube Preamp
    Harman Kardon HK354
    Sony SACD Player
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited February 2010
    Anything is better than a Carver amplifier.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,550
    edited February 2010
    dorokusai wrote: »
    Anything is better than a Carver amplifier.

    blaphsemy!:p
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

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  • Pycroft
    Pycroft Posts: 1,960
    edited February 2010
    I LOVE my Carver amp...any other opinions? As always, I don't have the money to throw around to have both. I'll have to buy one, listen to both and sell one or the other (Eico or Carver).

    James
    2 Channel/HT:
    Sony SS-M9 P's (ES version)
    Sony SS-M1CN Center Channel
    Polk RT800 Surround Speakers
    Odyssey Stratos Dual Mono Amplifiers
    TAD 150 Signature Tube Preamp
    Harman Kardon HK354
    Sony SACD Player
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited February 2010
    You shouldn't just jump into gear that vintage without having some more information, be prepared for DOA, be prepared for problems regardless of description, own a variac, own a soldering gun and associated materials, etc etc.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • Gempler
    Gempler Posts: 308
    edited February 2010
    Pycroft wrote: »
    Does someone have info on these vintage amps?

    check out this site...
    http://www.eicobuilders.com/page4.html

    and this original advertisement for the hf35...
    http://www.acousticpsychos.com/coppermine/displayimage.php?album=2&pos=20
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  • vc69
    vc69 Posts: 2,500
    edited February 2010
    dorokusai wrote: »
    Anything is better than a Carver amplifier.

    I agree and I own one. I am sick of this thing :o

    I am counting the days till my fed tax return comes in.
    -Kevin
    HT: Philips 52PFL7432D 52" LCD 1080p / Onkyo TX-SR 606 / Oppo BDP-83 SE / Comcast cable. (all HDMI)B&W 801 - Front, Polk CS350 LS - Center, Polk LS90 - Rear
    2 Channel:
    Oppo BDP-83 SE
    Squeezebox Touch
    Muscial Fidelity M1 DAC
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    McIntosh 2205 (refurbed)
    B&W 801's
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  • mini-me
    mini-me Posts: 70
    edited February 2010
    dorokusai wrote: »
    Anything is better than a Carver amplifier.

    That's where you are wrong! I know a brand that is worse than Carver while it's made by Carver!
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited February 2010
    Nothing but your own ears James.
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  • TNRabbit
    TNRabbit Posts: 2,168
    edited February 2010
    dorokusai wrote: »
    Anything is better than a Carver amplifier.
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    blaphsemy!:p

    Blasphemy, even~

    doro, that was just uncalled for....










    :p;)
    TNRabbit
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