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Vintage Altec 458A Preamp Module (A)

Estimated price for orientation: 900 $

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Type: Vintage Preamp Model: 458A
Brand: Altec Country/Region of Manufacture: United States


Vintage Altec 458A Preamp Module (A)
This preamp is in fair working condition. One of the peerless electrical transformers has been replaced with a Sowter 9050a transformer. The original electrolytic cap can has been replaced with a Sprague Atom capacitor internally. The signal is clean there is a normal amount of gain. The noise floor is fairly high, with some 120Hz hum and some RF interference. Please see the photos for full details.(2) 12AY7 tubesClass A/B studio grade preampSerial #304Made in USACircuit Info: Test conditions: 1VAC @ 60Hz signal at input transformer primary should produce ~15VAC at secondary 1VAC @ 60Hz signal at output transformer secondary should produce ~6VAC at primary Input and output transformers pass The original circuit has been modified from stock, and includes additional resistors, a reordering of the tube stages, and a separate B+ path for each tubeThank You!
Gordon-Lasalle MusicTwin City PlazaLeominster, MA(978) 537-1200