Green messiah Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 (edited) SOLD Item: Amber i70 integrated ampLocation: Rosebud VicPrice: 400Item Condition: very goodReason for selling: Too many ampsPayment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD OnlyExtra Info: Bought New from Audiophile Fitzroy 2005. High current amp built by small volume specialist producer. Tonally accurate -decent soundstage -never abused! 70w into 8 ohm 120 into 4 ohm. 10kg. solidly built. serviced several times by Audiophile since purchase. limited use in recent years as other amps purchased. In excellent working condition. original cost $1599.00 Local pick up preferred but can post at cost. Happy to throw in 2x3m. Amber 4 speaker cable -bare wire one end - banana plugs other end. Purchased with amp. Happy to audition to serious buyers. Will make $20.00 donation to SNA post sale Edited July 2, 2017 by green 'n red Request for internal pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bvuka2013 Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Any chance of a pic of the internals? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThirdDrawerDown Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Bargain! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Festooned Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 (edited) I can't find any info about these with respect to what's inside them. Any chance of some pictures of the internals/modules? Is this a Melbourne-built one? Edited July 2, 2017 by treuben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rantan Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 1 hour ago, treuben said: I can't find any info about these with respect to what's inside them. Any chance of some pictures of the internals/modules? Is this one of the rebranded Teac ones or a Melbourne-built one? In one of the photos of the back panel it does say "made in Australia" so I think it is safe to assume that this was indeed made here. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green messiah Posted July 2, 2017 Author Share Posted July 2, 2017 Made in Melbourne. Audiophile bought the Amber franchise from the states many moons ago. They built Pre amps power amps integrated amps and speakers which were well regarded. They are still selling their stuff on line although the product range no longer contains as much electronics -mainly speakers these days. All good stuff imho! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djb Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 @gat474 if it were a power amp I'd have bought it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Festooned Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 (edited) Thanks @rantan the odd reminder to open my eyes probably doesn't go astray! 8) There seems to be a few threads around on some of the Aussie made models now and again but none with internal pics or tech info that I I can find. Ha, might have to open my eyes again hey! (Look up maybe?) Edited July 2, 2017 by treuben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rantan Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 1 minute ago, treuben said: Thanks @rantan the odd reminder to open my eyes probably doesn't go astray! 8) No problem mate. I have done the same thing myself many times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djb Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Amber has been an Australian company sinc circa 1970 when Audiophile purchased the business and its remaining stock from the original USA owner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gat474 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 16 minutes ago, djb said: @gat474 if it were a power amp I'd have bought it Just turn the volume up really loud, use one input and pretend it's a power amp. I've always liked the Amber amps, had a 50c and the a 60i. The former was heaps better than the 60i. I bet this 70i follows the traditions of the 50 series being a proper Amber rather than a rebadged Teac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Festooned Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Yes the LM391 driver/predriver stage looks like it has US Amber heritage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green messiah Posted July 2, 2017 Author Share Posted July 2, 2017 I think they may have had some links with Cary audio.Audiophile stocked Cary gear and I recall someone mentioning one of the amber tube pre-amps may have had similar circuitry to one of the Cary ones. This particular amps predecessor had an option of a tube preamp section back in the early naughties. This added a considerable premium to the cost. My other recollection was that there was practically nothing on the net about Amber and the Audiophile staff, who were a good bunch,were happy to let the products do the talking. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djb Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Big .Nick is looking to reopen in already acquired near northern location asap. yes I've implied this in a previous post. it will happen while WE wait 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green messiah Posted July 3, 2017 Author Share Posted July 3, 2017 He's been very helpful to me any time I've been in to him so I'm pleased to hear it if he's going into another bricks and mortar location Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djb Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Me too helpful and honest 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ooogh Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Stick it in front of Batmans Audio Definition Duets with a decent second hand CD player for a 1k Aussie built u-beaut hifi system. That is a seriously nice little system for peanuts. It will indeed be a fine day if Nik returns to a bricks and mortar shop once again. A gentleman I hold in the highest regard. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green messiah Posted July 5, 2017 Author Share Posted July 5, 2017 Sale pending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green messiah Posted July 5, 2017 Author Share Posted July 5, 2017 Sold! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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