[EdHolland]

Hi Folks,

I think my next project will be in HiFi again. We have a trio of David Bogen gear, including two DB 130 mono integrated amplifiers https://www.radiomuseum.org/r/bogen_db130db_13.html and a mono tuner, the R660 https://www.radiomuseum.org/r/bogen_db130db_13.html

One of the amps was owned by my father in law, the other we found several years ago in order to make up a stereo system, along with the tuner. They all need a check-up, although they worked and sounded good last time they were tried, but it will be the usual recap story to nix the hidden gremlins. Also, a chance to align the tuner. One amp, and the tuner are almost certainly in original condition, so to speak.

The amplifiers are interesting, in that the output stage has a control which allows the damping factor to be varied. This, the owner's manual states, permits the best bass quality to be obtained. It does work, as in one can hear a difference. As an example of quite early HiFi, these are interesting components, and deserve to be looked-after.

Not sure when work will start, but this thread is a placeholder.

Cheers

Ed