need advice on 2nd hand/used bottle head crack purchase

[marv524]

hi, guys, this is my first post here and i dont know if i posted in the right section... im in france and its very difficult to find bottlehead crach here....but i found one who is selling his crack with upgrades:

RCA Cardas Rothium
Cathode Magnetic Resistors Non-Inductive wirewound
Power Resistance Mills Non-Inductive wirewound
Takman carbon film film resistors
Resistance of B + Takman metal film
Tube holders QQQ JAPAN
Potentiometer TKD JAPAN
Quality switch Made in JAPAN
Capacitor in parallel with the output capacitor.
High-end resistance amtrans

BTW the seller will also include the ff tubes on the sale

mullard 6080
12au7 raytheon


im about to pull the trigger on it just wanted to seek the advice of those those who are really familiar with it.. i have attached some pics of the crack mentioned. asking price is 350 euros... is it a good deal?   i was contemplating on getting  a darkvoice 336se .... any advise? thanks

[marv524]

any advise on this will be greatly appreciated.. thanks again.....

choosing between this and a brand new darkvoice 336se

brand new darkvoice is 50 euros cheaper

[mcandmar]

That Crack is built the wrong way around, i.e. the chassis plate is upside down.

[marv524]

i noticed that too.. but will it affect the performance/sound negatively?

[Doc B.]

It will affect any attempt at service or modification. The assembly manual won't make sense, as the wiring will look different and the terminal numbering will be confusing. That will also make it difficult for us to offer assistance through the forum.

[marv524]

oh i see, thank you for the valuable advice, i will drop it then..


thank you