[oneinthepipe]

Super 70i

http://cgi.ebay.com/Dynaco-Van-Alstine-St-70-amplifer-upgrade_W0QQitemZ290397325250QQcmdZViewItemQQptZVintage_Electronics_R2?hash=item439d0787c2#ht_500wt_1182

ST-120 MOSFET

http://cgi.ebay.com/Van-Alstine-120D-MOS-FET-amplifier-Dynaco-Dynaco-ST120_W0QQitemZ130362643229QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item1e5a38131d#ht_500wt_1182

OmegaStar 240EX

http://cgi.ebay.com/Van-Alstine-power-amp-amplifier-OmegaStar-240EX-manual_W0QQitemZ170440254208QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item27af07e300#ht_1086wt_1167

T5 preamp with phono 500.00

http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?preatube&1269667969&/Van-Alstine-(Ava)-Transcendenc

T5 preamp 400.00

http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?preatube&1269364230&/Van-alstine-(-ava-)-Transcende


Just giving the faithful the heads up.

[satfrat]

Just in case you weren't aware, there is now a Sweet Deals Circle available for your consideration. There might be more exposer there to a wider audience. Being a new Circle, there also might not be more exposer. But seeing how this Circle was set up with deals like these in mind, I thought it worth mentioning for your consideration. 
 
Cheers,
Robin

[Wind Chaser]

delete

[Listens2tubes]

Man since recieving my T8 I've been lax about searching eBay and Agon. 

[martyo]

Man since recieving my T8 I've been lax about searching eBay and Agon. 

That is as it should be, listening instead of being on the computer.

[Listens2tubes]

That is as it should be, listening instead of being on the computer.

Yah, I guess tube rolling could be construed as listening, more like learning a song by playing it over and over

[trebejo]

What do you guys think of that T5? Is it a good piece to test against a passive TVC (currently sandwiched between an ultradac and an ultravalve 550) or is it a little too far behind current models to get a reliable result?

I imagine that even in 2003, Frank knew how to make a fine preamp, so I think I already know the answer I will get. 

[mark funk]

Here is a new one,

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110491719813&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123

                                                                                   

[oneinthepipe]

Wow, that is nice.  A NOS Super PAS 3. 

[turkey]

Here is a new one,

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110491719813&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123

                                                                                   

I've seen this somewhere before. That faceplate looks familiar. I think it was done by one of those places where you download some software and design it, then upload the result to them so they can make the part. I personally think it looks really cheesy, but that's just my opinion. YMMV.

It's being sold as-is, which generally means it doesn't work properly (or at all). I'd probably pass on this for that reason.

[jackman]

Hey, I don't know if that unit works but I think it looks pretty cool.  I love AVA products but don't think the faceplate looks any more cheesy than normal AVA styling.  The labels are large with a standard looking font (no Old English or funky font) and it looks like it belongs on that faceplate.  The "as is" is pretty standard and appears to be a CYA move to prevent claims or complaints that result from shipping damage.

I'd check this guy's history and call him on the phone.  Maybe a local buyer could get a good deal.  The great thing about AVA gear is that Frank can usually update to the latest standards.  Also, I've tested some older AVA gear and, as long as it's not modifed by some yahoo, they sound pretty darn good.  I tested an old Omegastar amplifier years ago and was very impressed.  They guy was selling it for a great price and I still kick myself for not buying it!  Even Frank's older designs sounded great.

[avahifi]

The funny looking Super Pas did come through our shop very recently and went out of here in good working order except that the after market blend switch replacement was not correct for the application and had to be bypassed.  The tape monitor function is gone too.  The guy had it wired for three sets of audio outputs in parallel and we left it like that as had requested.

Other than that and the funky looking faceplate, it worked just fine when it left here with a new set of JJ ECC83S tubes installed.

Regards,

Frank Van Alstine

[mark funk]

Here is a few more,

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120528546131&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123


http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120528553735&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123


http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120528553735&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123


                                                                                   

[mark funk]

I hit the wrong one,

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290400931933&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123

                                                                                     

[turkey]

The "as is" is pretty standard and appears to be a CYA move to prevent claims or complaints that result from shipping damage.

From what I've seen, when people say "as-is," it means the item is non-functional. In addition, I don't buy from people whose only concern is CYA. If they aren't willing to stand behind what they sell, I don't deal with them.

But YMMV, as always.


And that faceplate is butt-ugly.