WORKING PAIR HILL PLASMATRONICS – OFFERS
The true high end of exotic speakers – Hill Plasmatronics with plasma tweeters. If you are looking at this ad, you probably know about these. If not, try the following links:
http://web.archive.org/web/20030320083046/members.cox.net/jayphil/plasma.html http://groups.google.com/group/hill-plasmatronics?hl=en (I have posted a photo of my pair on this site)
http://www.plasmatweeter.de/ I have had this pair for about a year now. They are functional, and in remarkable shape for their age and what they are. They are working, and I can make them play beautiful music. I cannot, however, tell you if they are optimized or even working 100% - I just don’t know enough about how they work or are supposed to work.
The interface unit is in good shape, and just back from my tech who did a basic check to make sure that the electrolytics were OK. I have the original User’s Manual and a copy of the Service Manual.
Legend (or fact) is that there were 60 pairs of these originally constructed in the late 1970’s/early 1980’s. I know of the location of about 4-5 pairs, but most of these are not running. In any event, there simply cannot be that many left, much less that are in working shape, and much less in the shape that my pair is in.
I have lots of extra 6LQ6 tubes (these are not cheap) and a few 6CG7 (for the interface) that go with the speakers. I also have a Hickok 580A and some other equipment (crossover, amps, equalizer) that I will no longer need if I sell these speakers, so they could be included in a bundle package.
To the point - I need to move in the next couple of months. I could take these with me, but I am not sure if it is the best thing for me or the speakers. As a result, I am testing the waters to see what kind of interest there is out there.
Local pickup is in Chadds Ford (PA), which is between Philly and Wilmington (DE). I WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SHIPPING THESE. I will assist, but if you want these shipped you need to make arrangements. Just understand that shipping these will require constructing crates for the plasma units as well as the cabinets, and neither piece is light. If you are outside the USA, don’t even bother unless you want to show up at my house with a wad of cash (or trade value).
These speakers are sold ‘AS IS, WHERE IS’. No reps, no warranties, no liabilities. They work and you are welcome to test them out prior to taking possession, but once I transfer ownership I am no longer in any way, shape or form responsible for their condition or use (and explicitly disclaim all liability).
The helium tanks are NOT included (they are owned by the gas company), and there is not much I can do in the way of helping to get helium. It is up to you to make whatever arrangements might be necessary with your local industrial gas company.
THIS IS NOT A FIRE SALE, AND I WILL NOT GIVE THESE AWAY. I am in no rush, and I am still undecided if I even want to sell these. If you are serious, feel free to make me an offer – cash, trade or some combination. One item I am interested in is a 6AS7/6080 based OTL amp (but not one of the outrageously priced ones). Other things might peak my interest, so feel free to make suggestions.
I will be happy to answer whatever I can for serious potential buyers.
You can check out my feedback on Audiogon, Videogon and Ebay (ID=baileyler).
