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Title: VAIC VALVE HIGH END Model 30 b. How much?
Post by: XzipoX on April 09, 2014, 07:07:48 AM

Hi All,
I found VAIC VALVE HIGH END Model 30 b  without the power cord and without the tubes.
How much do you think this unit costs without the tubes and power cable?
And second question is where can i buy the tubes and power cord at a reasonable price and how much would the unit be worth when it is complete?
Thank You in advance for all answers.

Miks

P.S. I am a new member.  Hi to Everyone here.

Title: Re: VAIC VALVE HIGH END Model 30 b. How much?
Post by: Paul Birkeland on April 09, 2014, 07:18:18 AM

You might try the Amps/Preamps forum at Audio Asylum. 

Did you get a manual with the amps?  The chassis isn't marked to tell you what tubes to use, which is unfortunate.

Also, if the amp has been used at all, I would highly recommend inspecting that 4 pin socket for deformation.

Title: Re: VAIC VALVE HIGH END Model 30 b. How much?
Post by: XzipoX on April 09, 2014, 07:35:24 AM

Hi,
No manual nor any info about it. Someone in my area threw out a bunch of this stuff with their garbage to be picked up by sanitation dept.
I am just trying to make sense whats needed and how much it costs.
Thanks for the audio asylum info. I just registered there 15 minutes ago.
Miks

Title: Re: VAIC VALVE HIGH END Model 30 b. How much?
Post by: XzipoX on April 09, 2014, 07:56:31 AM

Would you have any idea on how much is this worth?
Miks

Title: Re: VAIC VALVE HIGH END Model 30 b. How much?
Post by: Doc B. on April 09, 2014, 09:54:47 AM

You really have to know what condition the amp is in to make a useful estimate of value.

Title: Re: VAIC VALVE HIGH END Model 30 b. How much?
Post by: XzipoX on April 09, 2014, 11:49:12 AM

I just want to sell it thats why i am asking about the parts to test it out.

Title: Re: VAIC VALVE HIGH END Model 30 b. How much?
Post by: Doc B. on April 09, 2014, 12:55:32 PM

The Vaic tubes would be a very expensive investment just to test it out. The fact that you found it in a trash pile tends to support the notion that it's toast. If it has a bad transformer it would probably not be worth trying to fix it. So the thing to do first is find out if the transformers are good.  Your best bet is probably to contact Mastersound in Italy for support, as they actually built them. I found that info in less than 5 minutes with a Google search.