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Ampex Stereo Console ID help

Dswankey

Dswankey

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I'm going to take a look at this tomorrow, it's mine if I want it. Most of the ones I've seen online have a RtR this one doesn't. The TT is missing which I could care less about.

Any idea what model this is? what kind of amp or amps could be sitting in the back?

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^ I have no idea why the pictures are posted upside down nor do I know how to change that. I've never had this prob before, so sorry about the pics
 
Hm, looks a little like the 402 preamp. If it is, thats apparently one hell of a fine preamp. Amps could be the 6V6 or 6973 amp. Either would not suck.
 
likely two monoblocks in the back there, 12ax7/ef86/two 6v6 and a tube rectifier. speakers should have custom JBL woofers, EV Tweeters.
 
I see one amp current draw. With no tuner that's about right for a decent pp amp in there. Worth a look for sure.
 
Yep. That preamp is worth it alone, unless they want $500. But eith tube amps with the expected tubeage, that would syill be a deal.

Make sure you have room in your vehicle as that's a keeper.
 
It's a 403 preamp, not a 402. The 403 has four round knobs and the 402 has three. The 403 was an upgrade and it was part of the Crescendo series of Consoles. There is no SAM's schematic for it. It will have the old bumblebee coupling caps which will be leaky.

It should have a 502 mono tuner with an outboard multiplex unit. It's a good find and worth investing in so another generation can enjoy it. I hope you can keep it whole and enjoy it as is.
 
I indeed picked it up. The guy I got from was in his late 20's to early 30's, the console was left by the previous owner of the home that he & his wife purchased several years ago. The guy and his wife are expecting their first child and he just wanted it gone.

He lived about 25 minutes away and was kind enough transport it in his truck back to my place. He had all the gear from moving pads, straps etc; and I had an industrial grade dolly. I gave him $25 for gas and helping me move it on top of our agreed upon price ($100).

It came with a 31 page Owner's Reference Book. From what I gather it is an "Ampex Custom Console" from the 4100 Series. I believe it's a 4102

It originally contained the following:

Ampex Audio Control Center (Tubed, Amperex mostly)
Two 15-Watt 6973 Power Amplifiers (Tubed, Amperex mostly)
Four Matched Speakers (2 12-inch Bass Sound Projectors and 2 3-inch High Frequency Sound Projectors)
4-Speed Premium Quality Stereo Record Changer With Diamond Stylus Stereo Pickup Cartridge.

The above is from the manual, What I got was everything sans the TT.

The unit is in great shape, rest assured I have not trashed it or do I plan on doing so. I'll be visiting my tech tomorrow to have him check out the amps & speakers as it's been sitting idle for several years. Cool thing was lot's of dust which leads me to believe no repairs were done to it.

My Tech is beyond busy these days and I might not see these nuggets for quite awhile so be patient and I'll update at some point. In the mean time I'll get some pics together later this afternoon and post.

I would also like to donate the "Owner's Reference Book" to one of you console enthusiasts to scan for posterity's sake and a future reference source for fellow AK'ers.

I pm'd TheRed1 to see if he wanted to add it to his archives I've yet to hear back from him. He get's first crack at it if he's interested.

Pics by tonight!!
 
The model number shown on the ID plate in your photo is, indeed, 4102.

Nice pickup, and I love the modern-style furniture!

The original turntable was, I believe, a Garrard RC/88. Since it's not there any more, you have some room to upgrade. A Garrard Type A or some flavor of Dual would be a good choice.
 
Wow, you really scored on that one. Thats all the must-have Ampex stuff in a cool box to boot.

Turntable was probably a Garrard RC88/4. Honestly, no great loss if that is missing. I have one. Its not total crap, but you can do SO much better. They do make a right decent 78 rpm deck tho.
 
Here's some pics, I was wondering if anyone could shed light on the speakers. They have a raised "402" on side of magnet and on the backside of the cone the numerals 17-0055. Do the markings signify anything?

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Dswankey said:
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I edited my post when you were posting. You don't suck at all, as an Ampex fan I'm just being jealous of your tremendous find. You rarely stumble on an Ampex console out here in Denver and if you do they want at least $1500 for it.
 
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