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Old 16th Sep 2017, 6:18 pm   #1
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Default MA12 rebuilds. Replace input and output connectors?

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I have recently finished rebuilding a Linear Conchord "30 Watt" amplifier which I bought new in about 1965/6. I had no qualms replacing the input coax socket with a 1/4" jack and fitting banana sockets/terminals and jacks for the speaker. This will most likely be sold to a DIY audio /guitar person who will likely butcher it anyway.

Now started rebuilding the pair of MA12 amplifiers I bought in 1960/61.
These will be offered for sale somewhere when complete.
I have not repainted the chassis in order to retain the original silk screening, just touched up a few rust spots with silver enamel.

The question is, should I replace the input Belling Lee coax socket with a phono and the LS terminals with banana sockets or leave original.
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Old 16th Sep 2017, 6:38 pm   #2
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Default Re: MA12 rebuilds. replace input and output connectors?

If you are going to sell it, leave as is for now and offer to fit whatever the customer wants for the sockets.
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Old 17th Sep 2017, 5:41 pm   #3
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Ok thanks - had not thought of that - sounds like a good plan.
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