[BoydB]

For sale is a beautiful example of the AKSA 100-N + amplifier.  This amp was constructed by Bill Eckle, who built several of the AKSA 100 amps.

Bill Eckle passed away last fall, his family has asked me to sell this amplifier for them.   I was an audio buddy of Bill's however I'm not up-to-date with all of the details etc. on the AKSA 100.   Bill's description is best, and after constructing this amp he put photos and details on his website.

http://www.wmeckle.com/AKSA%20II/AKSA%20II.htm

Bill was also a poster in this forum and discussed this amplifier with other AKSA fans.

http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=28562.0


This amp is in great condition, there are no dings or scratches on the faceplate, heat sinks, or rear panel.  The Plexiglas top looks to be scratch-free, upon close inspection some minor fingerprint smudges and dust have clung to portions of the tops underside, this is not evident in the photos.  The new owner can remove the top and carefully clean.  The amp functions perfectly.

These photos were just taken, to verify its condition.

http://www.bhorns.com/aksabill/aksabill.htm


Included is the original IEC power cord.  Contact me for additional photos and I'll try to answer any questions.   I will double box with great care to assure it arrives in great condition.

Asking $1500 OBO, plus actual shipping & Ins. costs from zip code 85381, Arizona.  All proceeds will go to Bill's family.  Shipping to a USA address is preferred.

[lonewolfny42]

Bill Eckle passed away last fall...

Sorry to hear this....Bill was a good guy and very helpful here on AC...

[AKSA]

I am very sorry to hear this - Bill was legendary in his build quality, his decency, his ability to master new ideas, and I'm shattered at his passing.

We got along so well despite the distances;  here was a man almost eighty who had mastered email, web-publishing, digital photography, brilliant speaker design, and fastidious amp assembly.  I have seen pictures of Bill's AKSA, and can promise that it's probably the best assembled amp I've seen in 'my' stable.

Deep thanks to Chris for letting me know.

Vale Bill Eckle.


Hugh

[lonewolfny42]

Bump....for a very good amp !!

[BoydB]

Gentlemen,  thank you for your kind comments, I will pass them along to Bill's family.  Indeed Bill was a unique hobbyist and as with all the projects he outlined on his website he was a meticulous craftsman with great attention to detail.   The local audio community will miss him.