Chrome Phono/Tape Preamplifier 12AX7; Japanese; Works !

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Please read this entire item description page before buying/bidding. Know your shipping costs before pressing the buy it now buttons. This is an immediately available, Buy It Now listing for one vintage 1960s Japan made AMD single channel (monaural) phono* preamp* with one vintage 12AX7 tube. The 12AX7 is a rare Hitachi long black plate type, that tests weak, but okay, and works fine. This cute, chrome plated Phono-Tape Head preamp is also working fine. The phono preamp circuit is stock, as originally designed for Variable Reluctance type phono* cartridges, like GE's RPX and VR-II mono cartridges. (No cartridges are included). The Tape Head circuit is also stock original. Working voltages are as expected for this type of phono-tape head preamplifier. Cosmetically, this almost 3 1/2 inch square unit is in fair condition with some scratches, scuffs, oxidation and surface pitting, as you can see in the pictures. It is still attractive looking for a forty five year old tube preamp. The underneath picture shows the nice craftsmanship and workmanship that was available from Japan. This is a working vintage tube preamp; that should be used on a 110V to 117V AC power line.. This vintage electronics record player turntable preamp* item will be packed very carefully for secure arrival. Good Luck Buying/Bidding !Please read this entire item description, check my feedback and Buy/ ! Good Luck ! Due to age and your system setup uncertainty, these vintage electronic parts are sold as is, as described, as you see them, as found. There is no warranty expressed or implied. There are no returns or refunds for any reasons. Any rare shipping insurance incident must be handled instantly upon receiving, on your end. I will assist with contact and insurance info, plus my packing is very secure, but this is not an equipment approval service. Please buy this item to own it and enjoy it. Check my feedback...By Buying/Bidding, YOU, the buyer, agree to all of my, the seller's, payment and shipping terms, as listed on this Item Description page. USA Buyers will pay mailing charges for a very well packed four pound parcel, sent via USPS Parcel Post or Priority Mail. The Postal Calculator is on this page. Buyer can use the Pay Now Link to pay via Paypal, or email me via the Contact Seller Link, within 2 days of listing's end. Due to the ebay/paypal required Delivery Confirmation and ever increasing costs like packing material/boxes/taping/insurance, I am forced to charge a small $2. handling fee, automatically added by the postal calculator. Thank You for your understanding. INTERNATIONAL BUYERS can use the Pay Now Link to pay via Paypal, or email me via the Contact Seller Link, within 2 days after buying, also informing me of your name, address, postal code, and telephone #, as required for the mailing/customs forms. I accept payment in US $$$, probably via your Paypal Instant Payment, directly from your verified paypal account to my verified paypal account. SHIPPING will only be via insured USPS Express Mail International. SHIPPING Costs are given in the Postal Calculator available on this page. International transactions are charged a $5. special packing/handling fee, automatically added by the shipping/postal calculator on this page. For overseas transactions there is no longer any safe Surface Mail or Air Parcel Post or Air Letter First Class Post available ! First Class Mail cannot be insured. Priority Mail International is inadequate for speed and security, due to Ebay/Paypal requiring expedient/trackable shipments. If you must choose Priority Mail International, then you must request and pay via another acceptable payment method. If your country has postal delivery problems, like Italy, China and Indonesia, that cannot track the package to confirm delivery, you, the buyer, assume full responsibility for your own country's import postal system. Insurance and Customs Declarations forms must be at full purchase price value. I cannot undervalue for your import customs/tax... read more

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