Newcomb KX-30 value?

[ock1993]

I can't find too much information on the thing. I had a Newcomb H25 that was modified and I've seen that a lot, but can't find anything on this model. I didn't know if this has a value because I've never seen one sell or what it could be best utilized for if anything. It turns on and worked okay as a PA but had the issue of getting a little crackly at higher volumes. I haven't attempted repair just cleaned it up since I've been told to sell. Any info of anyone messing with one would be great.

 

[toxcrusadr]

It's very cool looking. What's the tube complement just out of curiosity?

 

[toxcrusadr]

I would think its value would be comparable to other vintage PA amps of similar wattage. You might check ebay sold items for vintage tube PA amps and see what you find.

The KX-25 had a pair of 6L6 and 25W output; there was a KX-50 with a quad of 6L6. It may be they squeezed an extra 5W out of a pair to make the -30.

http://www.technicalaudio.com/pdf/E...roducts_phono_radio_amplifier_1960_REM_24.pdf

This doesn't list the 30 but interesting info on the others.

 

[gogofast]

I've done plenty of refurbishing and guitar amp conversions of the Newcomb H and E series amps, but never the KX series. They were all very well built with heavy duty chassis.
Considering those mike input transformers are around $50/piece in working condition, my guess of a realistic value would be somewhere around $200.