Traynor YBA 1 - thoughts, opinions, experiences...

[kurmudgeon]

"I'd hit it," that's what you guys say around here right? B]

[fungalattack]

I just sent the barrage of questions his way. He has already stated that it has a choke transformer. I am awaiting his response. If it is moded up or hasn't been serviced I'll try to get a lower price, I'll see!

[devnulljp]

Also, if you're lucky, it'll be full of mustard caps.
If not, dunt the price down a bit more.
Although the filter caps should have been changed at some point -- if not that'll need doing anyway.

[fungalattack]

All the trannies are original. It was serviced by someone who only replaced what needed replacing so I am assuming that means the filter caps have been replaced. It is SS rectified and has not been modded at all. Has some new grove tubes in it. I am really enticed but I don't know if it is the smartest thing to do financially but i want! I'll see if i can talk him down

[Arcane]

Don't assume anything! Make sure the filter and bias caps were replaced "recently". An amp that age should have had the caps done several times now. Caps only have a life expectancy of about 10 years with regular use - 15 tops. As a general rule, amps should have their caps replaced every 10 years strictly for maintenance - even if there are no symtoms. The last thing you want is a ruptured cap. Preventative maintenance will help keep your amp working for a long time to come.

[Arcane]

Hell, I would seriouly look at taking the amp to a tech you trust to have a look at it. Make sure you get to play it at stage volume for a good bit as well.