Western Electric RA-1573-A RARE PAIR TUBE PRE-AMPS - $1700
Rare matched pair (s/n 231, 240) of Western Electric Export Corp (Westrex) RA- 1573-A preamps, complete with just-as-rare documentation: "Technical Information Bulletin, Operating and Maintenance Instructions" Issue #1 12-22-55; includes complete schematic and details on two different plug-and-play ways to configure the amps. Purchased in 1977 from Capitol Records; used in their New York studio. Includes provenance. These sell for $3300 in Japan. Asking $1700 or make offer. See other items for sale at http://www.flickr.com/photos/mjl-kml/collections/72157629173146731/