Vintage Phase Linear 700B Power Amplifier in Spectacular Condition!!!

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Phase Linear 700B Power Amplifier This auction is for a Phase Linear 700B Power Amplifier in SPECTACULAR Condition. This amplifier is completely original (100% stock); nothing has been replaced and/or repaired. The two monstrous caps are original with matching serial numbers. The controls are dead quiet, no hums, and no popping noises when adjusting the volume level. I have used this amplifier continuously for 8 hours one weekend and it performed flawlessly. The unit is in excellent condition; however, it is not in mint condition since there are a couple of areas on the faceplate with very minor cosmetic imperfections. The most serious flaw can be found just above the left VU meter. There’s also a nick on the control knob for channel A which is also very small. These imperfections are not noticeable from 2 feet away. From a normal listening distance, this amplifier looks new. Please take a look at the pictures. Fully tested and functions perfectly! Ready to plug in and feel the thunder!!! Here’s a description from: http://www./700seriesamp.htm The Phase Linear 700 amplifier got its name from its combined output of 350 watts per channel. Introduced in 1970, it was, for a while, Phase Linear's only amplifier. The 700 put both Bob Carver, the amp's designer, and Phase Linear on the high end audio map. The early 1970's were heady times for Bob Carver as he worked to expand North American distribution and beat the drum for Phase Linear. The 700 soon became a favorite of recording studio engineers (at 19-inches wide, it was designed for rack mounting), rock bands, jazz musicians and audiophiles. This first generation 700 was laid out asymmetrically, with the VU meters and control knobs toward to right side of the front panel. Carver did two things with the 700 that were meant to eliminate the need for a cooling fan, lower operating temperature and aid in servicing when it became necessary: he placed both the output transistors and the power transformer outside the amplifier enclosure. The output transistors were mounted to the rear heat sinks. The 700 was a 45 pound powerhouse. The 700 listed for $749.00 in 1970, and rose slightly to $779.00 in 1972 and 1973. In 1974 it was replaced by the 700 B. Bob Carver redesigned the 700 and introduced the 700 B in 1974. It featured dual left and right channel controls. It was rated at 345 watts per channel. Rack handles were now standard and welcomed by studio engineers. Performance specifications of the 700 B did not change measurably from the 700, but then, component improvement was not visible to the buyer and listener. List price was $799.00 but jumped to $879.00 in1977, its last year of production. It was superseded by the 700 Series Two. I try to ship within 5 business day’s maximum of cleared funds which is determined by my bank or PayPal. If using PayPal, you must be verified and confirmed and I will only ship to that address. Payment is expected within 5 days. If you have any questions please feel free to email me. Shipping cost of $75 is for US lower 48 states only. For international buyers, I will email you the actual shipping cost at the end of the auction. This unit will be packed professionally, fully insured with and double boxed to ensure its safe arrival. As with all pre-owned electronics, no guarantee is offered or implied, however if this unit does not arrive as described I will gladly offer a refund minus shipping charges. Thanks. read more

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