[Heathkit] SB-230 AMP Opinions - Worth Having?

[paul]

hi richard..  the sb-230 is a nifty little amp, the bad news?  the finals
are no longer in production...  you can expect to pay $400 to  $800 for a
replacement final in used to new condition...  basically the cost of the amp
"is" the final..  good luck..  best 73  paul w8jn

----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Biddle" <theprof@texoma.net>
To: <heathkit@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, December 01, 2002 11:00 AM
Subject: [Heathkit] SB-230 AMP Opinions - Worth Having?


> Through he help of a few list members I thought my quest for accessories
> for the SB-104 I builds in October of 1975 was over.   But I was just
> looking at an old Heathkit catalog and have semi-started to lust for the
> matching SB-230 amplifier.
>
> I have not seen these discussed very much nor have I seen any up for
> sale.  That means either they are so good they never have any problems
> and everyone hangs on to them or they are so bad as to be worthless.  Or
> there were only about 17 every built and they are pure unobtainium or
> the single 8873 might be a bit pricy to replace.
>
> I would like to hear comments from the fine and learned gentlemen
> (ladies if present) of the list.
>
> Is this a worthwhile addition?  How much can I expect to pay?  For
> starters a unit with a soft 8873 would fill the bill nicely.
>
> I'm starting to look now although this will most likely be an after
> Christmas acquisition to prevent a holiday season hail storm from the
> XYL.
>
> Thank you and 73 de Richard, W5SRB
> Lover of most things vintage including my wife of 23 years :)
>
>
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