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jimmydrunk
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WTB: Older Version Zen Amp (Grey Box) Version ABC
10/24/18 at 02:07:06
 
Hello everyone. I am looking for an earlier version of the SE84 Zen amplifier. Version A, B or C will do although I don't know the difference between them... Simply want one of the originals... Fully operational and in good cosmetic condition, of course. Thank you to everyone in advance for any information. Take care.
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Re: WTB: Older Version Zen Amp (Grey Box) Version ABC
Reply #1 - 09/28/19 at 00:12:32
 
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Reply #2 - 09/30/19 at 05:20:21
 
A couple on Ebay.
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Reply #3 - 10/08/19 at 17:20:41
 
I saw those, thank you... Looking for one of the originals though.
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Reply #4 - 01/13/20 at 20:15:58
 
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Reply #5 - 03/28/20 at 20:08:12
 
Are you still looking for one of the originals?

slpyvette@gmail.com I've got one I listen to on a daily basis, thanks to WFH that is happening.

I had not considered selling it, but hey, there is always a price for everything.

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Reply #6 - 03/28/20 at 20:31:27
 
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Reply #7 - 03/28/20 at 20:34:02
 
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Reply #8 - 03/28/20 at 20:43:51
 
Very interesting! That is far from a stock model C!
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Reply #9 - 03/28/20 at 23:49:43
 
If I remember correctly, this was one of Steve's experimental amps.  It is so far from "off the shelf" that the two switches on the back to turn it on are opposite.  So one flips left and the other right to turn the amp on/off.

So the way the switches are in the picture is "off"

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Reply #10 - 03/30/20 at 14:07:06
 
Hello. Very interesting, indeed. I assume the KT88's are triode wired, correct?
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Reply #11 - 03/30/20 at 14:46:20
 
To me it looks as if it were a C amp that someone else besides Steve seriously converted to something else!

Interesting machine! Thanks for the photo.
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Reply #12 - 03/30/20 at 16:44:02
 
It is a Steve Deckert original.  We got to listening and talking and had a couple in us before the night was over and I got both the amp and this pair of speakers:

There is not a model number or serial number on either speaker.  I think they were another of the experimental kind. They do have a passive radiator that is pointed straight down.

It was a fun night of talking, listening, and taking home some spectacular toys that I have enjoyed for a long, long time.  
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Reply #13 - 03/30/20 at 17:02:37
 
Cool. Thanks for the info.
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Reply #14 - 04/01/20 at 18:42:52
 
Good afternoon. What is your asking price?
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Reply #15 - 04/02/20 at 15:50:47
 
I've struggled with my reply.  As I try to put a price on it, I realize that I really do not want to part with it.  I would want enough to replace the amp with a new one.  That is not realistic to ask for the price of a new UFO, but I would not want to give it up unless I can replace it.


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Reply #16 - 04/03/20 at 03:17:39
 
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Reply #17 - 04/03/20 at 04:50:14
 
Those amps are priced MUCH better!  It gets us away from my being so blatantly stupid/addicted to my Zen.
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Reply #18 - 04/03/20 at 12:54:02
 
Thank you very much for the information!
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