Thursday, March 15, 2007

Western Electric KS 16617 amplifiers



The Western Electric KS16617 amplifiers is the "little brother" version of the KS series with 8 watts of power using 6V6 tubes. The KS 16608 is 12 watts using 6L6 tubes.

I am in the midst of consideration whether to build up a small collection of the Western Electric amplifiers. Even though these are the KS series, I must say that these amplifiers are quite rare as well. The recent ebay transaction price for the KS16617 is about US$1469 (plus shipping should be about HK$12,500).

To start the collection or not is the question?

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