Rivernuggets Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 (edited) I purchased this used in January 2010 and had it restored by Craig at NOSValves in July the same year. I have exactly $748.29 invested. I can provide the spec sheet of Craig's work to those interested. Willing to sell for $675 shipped to CONUS. Paypal please (and will eat their fees) but if you would like snail mail please use a Postal Money Order. According to Craig this has ~35 Watts per Channel. Original tubes. There is a blemish on the front lower right of the face plate (pictures 0563 & 0565). It comes with a metal case, how I purchased it. This is a very sweet sounding piece. I'll include Craig's tube biasing instructions. Reason for selling is I have a piano purchase coming up and this will help make that happen. Also, long story short, in owning this I have found that solid state is where I belong with listening at home. I have barely used this, maybe 10 hours tops, due to a fear of using up the precious tubes' life. Isn't that ridiculous? I do love the way this sounds. It will get more use and enjoyment with one of you. This is an oddity as far as the 299-C models go. Here is Craig's email to me from 2010: Thanks for contacting me. That is actually a kind of rare Scott integrated amp. Kind of a transition piece between the 299C and 299D while it states its a 299C on the face plate its eclectically under the chassis and physically the tube/transformer layout is identical to a 299D. I've never figured out why Scott did things like this but they did. It's kind of strange since the face plate had to be special made since a original 299C face plate was laid out different and will not fit on this amplifier. Why they wouldn't just name it a 299D from the first amplifier built I have no idea. Although the final 299D model had a updated face plate styling so maybe that is why they didn't rename it until those face plates were finalized? Edited February 4, 2015 by Rivernuggets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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joessportster Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I heard one of these at Gary Md house years ago and I have always wanted one, I would LOVE to hear the headphone section. as seems to be my fate now days No $$$$ Good luck with the sale a great piece at a great price, and already restored what more could someone ask 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rivernuggets Posted February 3, 2015 Author Share Posted February 3, 2015 Thanks Joe. It really is an amazing piece. Sounds excellent. After almost five years of little use it's time to move on. A shame having this sit unused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 That is an absolute deal for this amp they go for $500 or $600 on the bay needing $400+ of restoration work...if had the money just lying around I'd buy it myself. I'd advise against using that heat trapping metal cabinet though.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rivernuggets Posted February 3, 2015 Author Share Posted February 3, 2015 if had the money just lying around I'd buy it myself I guess I have this priced too low. I'd advise against using that heat trapping metal cabinet though.... Following your advice from 2010, I've had it off the whole time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joessportster Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Doubt this will set long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexg5775 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Nice peice at a low price. GLWS Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted February 3, 2015 Author Share Posted February 3, 2015 (edited) Lots of views already. Edited February 3, 2015 by Rivernuggets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 If not to late raise the price I'd say $875 would still be a deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWL Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I've almost sold my 222c a couple of times now.....gotten offers up the wazoo.....as high as $1000.00.....I just can't let it go. I know I'd regret it. This looks to be a great deal and I know from experience that Lyle is a great person to deal with. Good luck with your sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted February 3, 2015 Author Share Posted February 3, 2015 (edited) Thanks for your responses Alex and Scott. .....I just can't let it go. I know I'd regret it. I've thought about this a great deal. Don't think I'll regret this down the road. Interests change with time, though. We'll see! If not to late raise the price I'd say $875 would still be a deal. In my book it's too late. Pisses me off when someone ups the price after underestimating the initial sale price. Can't go back now. Should have done more research like PM you first. Edited February 3, 2015 by Rivernuggets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muel Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 So you priced it a little low... we can call this good "tube" karma! Somebody is going to love this amp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A1UC Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 (edited) Can anyone tell me what this unit has for a phono section ? mm / mc ? and if its decent Edited February 3, 2015 by A1UC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joessportster Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 See the linked thread http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/archive/index.php/t-541089.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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