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In Reply to: Citation Rework? posted by charliebrown_ on March 13, 2006 at 10:57:06:
That amp looks pretty decent, the 6550A on the far right is shot but otherwise it looks good. Plan on refinishing the trannies, it makes a huge appearance difference. Replace the top panel hardware (especially the brass screws) if needed, that too is a big help. With some elbow grease and a good automotive cleaner/wax (I use Meguiar's) it'll look darn good.As far as the money goes (and assuming you do the work yourself), without tubes figure about $300-$350, with tubes add another $185.00 or so.
You can plan on replacing every cap in there, the diodes, the AC line cord, the AC balance pots, maybe a socket or two (I see the octals have been replaced), the RCA females, and about 35-50 resistors that have drifted out of spec. There will be some toasted wire too. I suspect the bad 6550A was damaged by running away, that may have done damage to the wiring/socket.
I included my Level II Plus upgrade in that calculation BTW.
Whether you want to go with my stuff will be something I'll let others comment on, but I will say I like to keep the layout and feel of the amp as close to stock as I can.
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- Re: Citation Rework? - Jim McShane 11:18:37 03/13/06 (2)
- Re: Citation Rework? - charliebrown_ 15:29:49 03/13/06 (1)
- Re: Citation Rework? - Jim McShane 18:32:01 03/13/06 (0)
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