This mid-century tube amp gives off some serious Atomic Age vibes. The gorgeous leatherette cabinet with offset chrome trim framing a pinstriped faceplate is sure to turn heads. With a few minor blemishes (fewer than most of its age), this baby is in great condition. Note: The EQ controls were never added to this build.
- Production
- 1962
- Condition
- 9/10
- Orig. MSRP
- $59.95
- Restoration
- Full service check
- Cleaned controls and switches
- Corrected L/R wiring on Aux input
- Fully re-tubed with good testing, old stock tubes
- EQ and mono select switch circuits were never built and bypassed
- Original volume pot is very hard to find and was left with some scratchiness in the upper 20% of its range, after many cleanings
- Tested average of 0.4%THD between both channels
- This unit tests with better frequency specs than original
- Factory Specs
Power output14 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)
Frequency response30Hz to 15kHz
Total harmonic distortion2%
Damping factor10
Input sensitivity4mV (MM), 200mV (line)
Signal to noise ratio55dB (MM), 65dB (line)
Channel separation35dB (line)
Valve complement2 x 6EU7 (NOS RCA), 2 x 6AU6 (NOS Fisher USA / OS Unknown), 2 x 6AN8 (NOS Sylvania USA / OS Unknown), 4 x EL84 (New JJ matched quad), 1 x GZ34 (NOS RCA)
Dimensions15 x 5.25 x 11 inches
Weight25lbs
- Documentation
1966 Heathkit Catalog
AA-151 Owner's Manual
- The History of Heathkit
- The Heath Company was founded as an aircraft company in 1911 by Edward Bayard Heath with the purchase of Bates Aeroplane Co, soon renamed to the E.B. Heath Aerial Vehicle Co. Starting in 1926 it sold a light aircraft, the Heath Parasol, in kit form. Heath died during a 1931 test flight. The company reorganized and move...
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- Stock No.
- 6607064170664
This mid-century tube amp gives off some serious Atomic Age vibes. The gorgeous leatherette cabinet with offset chrome trim framing a pinstriped faceplate is sure to turn heads. With a few minor blemishes (fewer than most of its age), this baby is in great condition. Note: The EQ controls were never added to this build.
