This mid-century tube amp gives off some serious Atomic Age vibes. The gorgeous leatherette cabinet with offset chrome trim framing a pinstriped faceplate is sure to turn heads. With a few minor blemishes (fewer than most of its age), this baby is in great condition, and includes the optional tone control features that many of the AA-151 weren't built with.
- Production
- 1962
- Condition
- 9/10
- Orig. MSRP
- $59.95
- Restoration
- Set the bias
- Chassis voltage & current in spec
- Both channels equal at 15w into 8Ω
- Pots & switches cleaned
- Pots & switches tested
- All tubes tested
- Fuse values in spec
- Power cord inspected
- Specs
Power output 14 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)
Frequency response 30Hz to 15kHz
Total harmonic distortion 2%
Damping factor 10
Input sensitivity 4mV (MM), 200mV (line)
Signal to noise ratio 55dB (MM), 65dB (line)
Channel separation 35dB (line)
Tube complement 2 x 6EU7, 2 x 6AU6, 2 x 6AN8, 4 x EL84, 1 x GZ34
Dimensions 15 x 5.25 x 11 inches
Weight 25 lbs.
- Documentation
1966 Heathkit Catalog
AA-151 Owner's Manual
- The History of Heathkit
- The Heath Company was founded as an aircraft company in 1911 by Edward Bayard Heath with the purchase of Bates Aeroplane Co, soon renamed to the E.B. Heath Aerial Vehicle Co. Starting in 1926 it sold a light aircraft, the Heath Parasol, in kit form. Heath died during a 1931 test flight. The company reorganized and move...
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- Stock No.
- 7578518716637
This mid-century tube amp gives off some serious Atomic Age vibes. The gorgeous leatherette cabinet with offset chrome trim framing a pinstriped faceplate is sure to turn heads. With a few minor blemishes (fewer than most of its age), this baby is in great condition, and includes the optional tone control features that many of the AA-151 weren't built with.
