Back into Pilot gear...Good vibes!!

Whitese · « **on:** 21 Aug 2012, 02:46 pm »

I have had all kinds of tubed Pilot gear...But the itch returned as I never had the 246/248 Integrateds that have a 7591 SS rectified amp in it...probably a preamp that matches the SP-210. I have had the SA-264 amp before and liked it quite a bit.

So this unit with original box appears, I figured what the heck!! It has ZERO issues...plays like a champ and its really like new...underneath there is no evidence of heat at all.

medium jim · « **Reply #1 on:** 21 Aug 2012, 02:50 pm »

A true thing of beauty! Thanks for sharing it with us!

Jim

Whitese · « **Reply #2 on:** 21 Aug 2012, 02:54 pm »

Interior pics:

medium jim · « **Reply #3 on:** 21 Aug 2012, 03:02 pm »

I be drooling

Jim

smbrown · « **Reply #4 on:** 22 Aug 2012, 03:51 am »

Not trying to be difficult, but do you find the brass feet make a substantive difference? Personally, I'd try to get rid of the ceramic caps before I spent the money on the feet, though they do look impressive. In fact, I love the interior shots, something really cool about vintage!

kbuzz3 · « **Reply #5 on:** 22 Aug 2012, 03:47 pm »

Grear pics. Think ill have to break out my 216a pre amp now

Whitese · « **Reply #6 on:** 22 Aug 2012, 05:28 pm »

Quote from: smbrown on 22 Aug 2012, 03:51 am

Not trying to be difficult, but do you find the brass feet make a substantive difference? Personally, I'd try to get rid of the ceramic caps before I spent the money on the feet, though they do look impressive. In fact, I love the interior shots, something really cool about vintage!

The brass feet were just laying around, and I need them to have clearance to install the somewhat stiff speaker cables from below the screws. The unit will be recapped within 3 weeks!!..

Whitese · « **Reply #7 on:** 22 Aug 2012, 05:28 pm »

Quote from: kbuzz3 on 22 Aug 2012, 03:47 pm

Grear pics. Think ill have to break out my 216a pre amp now

Nice...I had one for a bit...I miss it!!

Brett Buck · « **Reply #8 on:** 24 Aug 2012, 12:38 am »

Quote from: smbrown on 22 Aug 2012, 03:51 am

Not trying to be difficult, but do you find the brass feet make a substantive difference? Personally, I'd try to get rid of the ceramic caps before I spent the money on the feet, though they do look impressive. In fact, I love the interior shots, something really cool about vintage!

The ceramic capacitors are OK in this application, there is no need to change those. The electrolytic capacitors in the power supply are a much bigger concern, and I would replace those just to be safe.

Brett

doug s. · « **Reply #9 on:** 3 Sep 2012, 01:08 am »

pilot gear rocks and is a treat for the eyes as well as the ears.

doug s.