Western Electric d-95036a, first world problem

[Sq1]

I recently came across an old Western Electric loud speaking telephone outfit suitcase amp with a d-95036a amp, I believe it is a 275a push pull, I am no expert. The interior of case is stamped d-94675 e, the 12 inch speaker has a sa1617 17. Schematics are online if you google them.
My main question is do I have it worked on, there is a good tech local to me. I’ve been doing a lot of mono the last year or two. Would it sound that much better than a Scott 99d which has been checked out. Lastly, value, i’m Guessing a few k and that it may be better off with someone of greater interest in such things . Please note this is not a for sale situation, just looking for advice. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Thanks,
S.Q

 

[script56]

Hello. Nice find. I’ve been looking for that amp for years!

 

[Sq1]

Thanks,
It was a big surprise, I wasn’t even sure what it was, but said Western Electric and looked like fun.

 

[script56]

Yes great find. I have a similar 15” field coil I have been wanting to try with that 275A type amp. I sent you follow up message. Thanks.

 

[EastPoint]

That’s gonna be worth a fortune. Just sell it on eBay as-is. Don’t mess with it.

If the 275A tubes are good and have engraved vases they’re worth a grand apiece.

 

[Sq1]

I understand what you are saying, I haven’t plugged it in. It has essentially been a pretty thing to look at, basically art.
Thanks
SQ

 

[EastPoint]

There's nothing online about it that I can find. I'm guessing easily $5k-10k, possibly more.

 

[Sq1]

Wow.., I couldn’t find anything either.
Thanks
SQ

 

[script56]

Hello. Is $5-10k a guess or do you have comp you’re basing price on? I know the later version of 95036 amp that utilizes 300A is worth a lot especially due to the 300A tubes themselves. 300A is holy grail tube.

 

[EastPoint]

Hello. Is $5-10k a guess

I'm guessing easily $5k-10k, possibly more.

 

[JP]

The plates on the tubes in the 275A holes look like 300Bs.

 

[bowtie427ss]

The speaker is a Jensen A-12.

 

[Lavane]

Is that a rack for extra tubes I see on the left? Too cool. Not that I could afford to.fill it with replacements.

 

[Sq1]

I just wanted to thank folks for their input. Bowtie, speaker I.d. . Lavane, I would never fill that rack with more extra tubes, could not justify the expense. Eastpoint for being the only person to throw down an estimate of worth. However, j.p. Mentioned the tubes looked like 300bs, I hadn’t bothered to pull them to see, just took for granted they would be as marked on amp. Turns out that they are 300a.

 

[jeb98]

Wow, this is an amazing find. Must be so so rare and worth a lot. I love Western Electric equipment but even I don't think I could justify keeping this, for one thing it's mono, and it's just worth so much to a collector. It would sell for a large amount to a collector in the East, through Ebay, that is for sure. I too would guess at least 5 to 10k but I could see it going for more.

Please let us know what you decide to do with it! Also, I'd love to hear the story of of how found this.

 

[JP]

Turns out that they are 300a.

Nice.

 

[Sq1]

Wow, this is an amazing find. Must be so so rare and worth a lot. I love Western Electric equipment but even I don't think I could justify keeping this, for one thing it's mono, and it's just worth so much to a collector. It would sell for a large amount to a collector in the East, through Ebay, that is for sure. I too would guess at least 5 to 10k but I could see it going for more.

Please let us know what you decide to do with it! Also, I'd love to hear the story of of how found this.

Jeb98
I was actually chasing after some old drums, pretty sure the former owner was using this as a p.a. during the jazz age. This is a Leedy Black Elite, expenses drum in the mid 1920’s.

 

[jeb98]

Wooow! I wasn’t expecting a story as cool as that and that snare looks amazing and it must have a wonderful sound as well.

 

[daming ruan]

Jeb98
I was actually chasing after some old drums, pretty sure the former owner was using this as a p.a. during the jazz age. This is a Leedy Black Elite, expenses drum in the mid 1920’s.

 

[imono]

Guess I am too late for the party...