Philips - AG9018 from 1966 Tube integrated amplifier

Here is an excellent and rare 1966 Philips valve stereo amplifier, the big era of tube technology.
It is in excellent condition, works perfectly, and has been serviced by a specialist.
All original, even the power cord, only 2 resistors were changed and the two large capacitors redone as seen in the last two photos.

Power supply: AC 90; 110; 127; 145; 165; 190; 220; 245 Volts

Tubes: 11 : EF86 EF86 ECC83 ECC83 ECC83 ECC83 EL86 EL86 EL86 EL86 GZ34

Outputs: 2 x 15 watts into 800 ohms, and 2x 12 watts into 8 or 16 ohms via built-in output transformers, highs, lows, balance, volume controls, stereo/mono switches, selectable pick-up inputs (magnetic microphones or others - switchable at the rear)

Specialty Philips OTL technology, so the advantage of this model is that it can operate with 8 Ohm or 800 Ohm loudspeakers

• High-impedance OTL mode (800 Ohms): Thanks to the specific characteristics of the EL86 tubes, Philips designed this amplifier to do without an output transformer by connecting it directly to special 800 Ohm speakers (like the famous Philips speakers with the Bombardon woofer). This system provides exceptional transparency and dynamics by eliminating distortions induced by transformers. At 800 Ohms, it delivers about 2 x 15 Watts.
• Low-impedance mode (8 or 16 Ohms): To stay universal, the unit still includes output transformers (hidden under its chassis) so it can connect to classic speakers. In this configuration, its power is about 2 x 12 Watts per channel.

This unit is a rarity, especially in this condition.

It will be shipped in a large, very sturdy box with tracking and shipping insurance.

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