bargain of the month..?

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    mr cat Member of the month

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    hi guys - just got a new amp - when i say new, i mean it hadn't even been taken out of the box (warantee seal intact!) nevermind used...!

    got it from fleabay and it's a Cairn 4808A and how much did I pay for this..?

    277 quid... :D plus postage of course - got it on my desk and will set it up tonight...!

    how many hours can i expect it to take before its firing on all cylinders..?
     
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    DavidF

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    gotta burn it in 1st



    :D :D
     
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    DavidF

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    Seriously, my valves sound rubbish (comparatively) untill good half hour of warming up.

    With a day off, it wouldn't be the first time I just leave it on repeat with the sound down.








    pics though , Mr.C.,....pictures??!!??
     
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    mr cat Member of the month

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    ok, got it setup and after about an hours warming it sounds great! tho, it's not as loud as previous amps - but it has a lush warm sound.. :)

    the remote doesn't work tho.. :( when I got it out of the wrapper I had to click it back closed...may just buy a cheapo universal one...

    anyway...pics!

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    RobHolt Moderator

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    Looks nice :)
     
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    yep

    looks good.

    what are the specs on it?
     
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    Mr Cat, have we told you how much we hate you?:D
     
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