Vintage Heathkit W 2M ' Williamson Type ' Hi - Fi Audio Amplifier
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:51256203 | Brand: Heathkit |
| Model: W 2M | UPC: Does not apply |
Vintage Heathkit W 2M 'Williamson Type' Hi-Fi Audio Amplifier. Condition is "Very Good".Make: Heathkit
Model: W 2M
Approx date of manufacture: 1951-1955
Power tubes: 2x 5881
Input tubes: 2x 6SN7GTB
Recti...fier: 1x 5V4GA
Output power: 20W (36W peak)Working and all tubes are in good condition except for the 5V4, which is weak. Unit will arrive in working condition, but no warranty, “AS IS". Cosmetics - Good. Unit has been in storage in an attic for at least 30 years. Minimally serviced and verified to be in working condition. Servicing only included replacing 4 signal capacitors that had become leaky (and cause excessive current draw) and a resistor (taken out by the leaky caps). This is minimally serviced because many people want it to be as close to original as possible. Two of the caps are larger value than original (to enhance bass) to be similar value to the W-4AM amp that I also have. It should meet original specs in it's current state (if the 5V4 is replaced). Others may want the unit to be renovated. In that case I would be willing to replace all the capacitors (whether leaky or not) the line cord (very old and stiff), grommets and anything else that can be easily done with parts available today for an additional fee (I've been doing electronic repair since the mid '60s). Because the 5V4 is weak, you may want me to replace it with another tube or (lower cost) silicon rectifiers (1N4007) and ballast resistor (so the supply voltage is similar to what it would be with the 5V4 tube). Let me know if you want the unit to be renovated and we can work out the details. I had just had this amp running on the bench and it sounds great.I also have a Heathkit W-4AM amplifier available. While not the same model number it has almost identical specs and components and would be quite suitable for stereo applications. Size: 2x 11 x 5.25 x 7 Weight: Approx 30 lbs Power: 120VAC 50/60Hz 120WCost: Buy now: $375 + shipping (approx $85) or free local pickup. Will also consider reasonable offers.
Model: W 2M
Approx date of manufacture: 1951-1955
Power tubes: 2x 5881
Input tubes: 2x 6SN7GTB
Recti...fier: 1x 5V4GA
Output power: 20W (36W peak)Working and all tubes are in good condition except for the 5V4, which is weak. Unit will arrive in working condition, but no warranty, “AS IS". Cosmetics - Good. Unit has been in storage in an attic for at least 30 years. Minimally serviced and verified to be in working condition. Servicing only included replacing 4 signal capacitors that had become leaky (and cause excessive current draw) and a resistor (taken out by the leaky caps). This is minimally serviced because many people want it to be as close to original as possible. Two of the caps are larger value than original (to enhance bass) to be similar value to the W-4AM amp that I also have. It should meet original specs in it's current state (if the 5V4 is replaced). Others may want the unit to be renovated. In that case I would be willing to replace all the capacitors (whether leaky or not) the line cord (very old and stiff), grommets and anything else that can be easily done with parts available today for an additional fee (I've been doing electronic repair since the mid '60s). Because the 5V4 is weak, you may want me to replace it with another tube or (lower cost) silicon rectifiers (1N4007) and ballast resistor (so the supply voltage is similar to what it would be with the 5V4 tube). Let me know if you want the unit to be renovated and we can work out the details. I had just had this amp running on the bench and it sounds great.I also have a Heathkit W-4AM amplifier available. While not the same model number it has almost identical specs and components and would be quite suitable for stereo applications. Size: 2x 11 x 5.25 x 7 Weight: Approx 30 lbs Power: 120VAC 50/60Hz 120WCost: Buy now: $375 + shipping (approx $85) or free local pickup. Will also consider reasonable offers.
