AVA amps

mark funk · « **on:** 21 Jul 2010, 09:17 pm »

Here are two amps the pop up on Ebay,

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270610684668&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110561433413&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123

tonyptony · « **Reply #1 on:** 21 Jul 2010, 11:02 pm »

Great find Mark. Somebody might have themselves a great deal on one of these.

gjs_cds · « **Reply #2 on:** 22 Jul 2010, 12:35 am »

I wish eBay sellers, as a matter if habit, would just include a pic of the serial number...

But then again, they're not used to AVA Hifi service either!

For the record--I've bought used AVA gear, but never without Frank's blessing...

tonyptony · « **Reply #3 on:** 22 Jul 2010, 12:45 am »

Quote from: gjs_cds on 22 Jul 2010, 12:35 am

For the record--I've bought used AVA gear, but never without Frank's blessing...

Hey, that's how I got my EXR5! One of the best deals I ever made.

avahifi · « **Reply #4 on:** 22 Jul 2010, 12:59 pm »

Both of the amps shown above appear to be properly described. I have no idea why the seller of the 260EX said "Dynaco" in the name. The amp is all AVA and has nothing to do with any older Dynaco design at all.

Regards,

Frank Van Alstine

K Shep · « **Reply #5 on:** 22 Jul 2010, 01:44 pm »

Quote from: avahifi on 22 Jul 2010, 12:59 pm

Both of the amps shown above appear to be properly described. I have no idea why the seller of the 260EX said "Dynaco" in the name. The amp is all AVA and has nothing to do with any older Dynaco design at all.

Regards,

Frank Van Alstine

"Dynaco" in the name broadens a search result.

decal · « **Reply #6 on:** 22 Jul 2010, 03:18 pm »

Quote from: K Shep on 22 Jul 2010, 01:44 pm

"Dynaco" in the name broadens a search result.

That's one of the things that aggravates me about ebay.I'll be looking for something in particular and when you enter it in search 1000 items come up that have absolutely nothing to do with what you're looking for.Ebay actually recommends doing this.Oh well,that's my vent for the day!!

K Shep · « **Reply #7 on:** 22 Jul 2010, 04:16 pm »

Quote from: BrianM on 22 Jul 2010, 03:06 pm

So when it comes time to sell my AVA amp, I'll just stick "Krell" in there.

Perhaps you are unaware of the connection between AVA and Dynaco. Or you're busting my balls. Either way if you don't spend time searching for gear online you don't get it. Ignorance is bliss.

turkey · « **Reply #8 on:** 22 Jul 2010, 07:06 pm »

Quote from: K Shep on 22 Jul 2010, 04:16 pm

Perhaps you are unaware of the connection between AVA and Dynaco. Or you're busting my balls. Either way if you don't spend time searching for gear online you don't get it. Ignorance is bliss.

There really isn't any direct connection between an OmegaStar 260EX and Dynaco.

By putting in Dynaco he's just wasting the time of people who are actually searching for Dynaco gear IMO.

Wayner · « **Reply #9 on:** 22 Jul 2010, 07:12 pm »

I think he's actually spamming, which is against eBay rules (by listing more then one brand). He's using the AVA Dyna connection to increase his audience.

Wayner

Minn Mark · « **Reply #10 on:** 22 Jul 2010, 08:07 pm »

I kinda doubt the Krell audience would appreciate the AVA---you know, not big enough, heavy enough or expensive enough......

Cheers,

Mark

K Shep · « **Reply #11 on:** 22 Jul 2010, 08:16 pm »

Quote from: Wayner on 22 Jul 2010, 07:12 pm

I think he's actually spamming, which is against eBay rules (by listing more then one brand). He's using the AVA Dyna connection to increase his audience.

Wayner

Bingo...Wayner, always the smartest one in the room.

rcag_ils · « **Reply #12 on:** 22 Jul 2010, 10:41 pm »

When I think of Frank, I think of Dynaco. Without Dynaco, I wouldn't have bought Frank's later equipment.

I bought a Dynaco 70/Pas 3, then I bought an AVA preamp/amp, then I bought a Super Pas3 kit, then I bought an AVA DAC, then I bought more Dynaco 70, then I bought the Ultravalve kit/70i kit to rebuild those Dynaco 70.

I don't think there's anything wrong with the ad, using the term spamming is just way too harsh on the guy.

Most articles that you read about Frank mentioned his Dynaco root.

s4cabriolet · « **Reply #13 on:** 23 Jul 2010, 10:33 pm »

Quote from: gjs_cds on 22 Jul 2010, 12:35 am

I wish eBay sellers, as a matter if habit, would just include a pic of the serial number...

But then again, they're not used to AVA Hifi service either!

For the record--I've bought used AVA gear, but never without Frank's blessing...

s4cabriolet · « **Reply #14 on:** 23 Jul 2010, 10:35 pm »

I have posted a picture of the S/N in the ebay ad. Mine is the first link quoted. Thanks

Listens2tubes · « **Reply #15 on:** 24 Jul 2010, 12:22 am »

Also on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/DYNACO-Super-PAS-TWO-Tube-Preamplifier-Pre-Amp-ALSTINE-/140430331233?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item20b24ccd61

avahifi · « **Reply #16 on:** 24 Jul 2010, 12:48 am »

This 1987 Super Pas Two preamp looks pretty nice. It appears the same as when I built it 23 years ago.

We have some much newer and better used equipment available now. Some is posted on our web site, some more will be posted there next week.

Check it out at avahifi.com

mark funk · « **Reply #17 on:** 24 Jul 2010, 10:34 pm »

And here is another,

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220642405052&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123

Listens2tubes · « **Reply #18 on:** 26 Jul 2010, 02:50 pm »

The luck guys that win these amps are gonna need a preamp.

like my sweet T8 mini.

mark funk · « **Reply #19 on:** 26 Jul 2010, 08:25 pm »

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180537534476&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123