My 1965 PEAK ST-100 rebuilt 2020

[EtherShip]

Here is my PEAK ST-100. Rebuilt by a local enthusiast Chris White who really loves details. The connections at the rear have been completely upgraded with new RCAs and Binding posts (Quite a tight fit) The rear panel had some corrosion. All controls are original and working well. Key caps replaced with Mundorf. The case is powder coated at RPC in Marcoola (Sunshine Coast)
Its has compact dimensions and delivers 2W a channel.
Its perfect for my PAX 30G speakers from 1962.














I hope you like the colour.
Give this about 45 mins to warm through and its capable of some really beguiling sounds.

Have you owned something similar or do you own an amp featuring the excellent ECL 86 tubes

Keep Well

I am using these Pioneer PAX 30G with the PEAK

Howard

 

[UncleBingo]

Cool! Some of my favorite stuff around this forum features novel approaches to rehabbing gear I’ve never seen and might miss even if I had seen it.

 

[rogerfederer]

love the paint! nice restoration. seems like a rarity
what can you tell us about the 6GW8 tube?
relevant thread: help with an old Peak ST-100 - single ended 6GW8 - diyAudio

 

[geoff]

Nifty!

 

[Opa1]

Nice work! Looks great!

 

[paul_b]

I've seen a few of those floating around and always thought they would be a fun little project. How does it sound?

 

[Thermionics]

Very nice!

 

[J. Frum]

I’d bet money the transformers were maid by Orion Electric. Same OEM as Akai’s reel-to-reels.

 

[golana]

I own a nice little 15 dollar estate sale find. These are some older pics I have.
Merrell SA210

 

[EtherShip]

I've seen a few of those floating around and always thought they would be a fun little project. How does it sound?

Give it about 40-50 to fully warm up and you will be really rewarded with some top notch vocal sounds. Bass takes time. First rate stereo image happening. All the characteristics I listen for.

 

[EtherShip]

I own a nice little 15 dollar estate sale find. These are some older pics I have.
Merrell SA210
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The last time I heard the name Merrell it was Merrill of AR turntable modification fame. I have not seen an amp like this. Its a similar size. 2-5W range per channel. I imagine it also sounds good. Also early 60s?

 

[EtherShip]

love the paint! nice restoration. seems like a rarity
what can you tell us about the 6GW8 tube?
relevant thread: help with an old Peak ST-100 - single ended 6GW8 - diyAudio

Its a pretty durable powder coat finish. Has a moderate ripple.

 

[EtherShip]

love the paint! nice restoration. seems like a rarity
what can you tell us about the 6GW8 tube?
relevant thread: help with an old Peak ST-100 - single ended 6GW8 - diyAudio

Its a fine little tube. Well worth investigating. With my speakers its a scary good image.

 

[golana]

Yes, I assume early sixties. Couldn't fi d any docs. BTW, I love you paint job. And, the build quality is really nice. The Merrel also has a really nice powdwr coat with whites flecks. Oldies but goodies. :-)

 

[Corbu]

Hi! I have an opportunity to acquire 2 Pioneer Pax 30g drivers … can you comment on these? How are they compared to your Altecs? Are you running them Open Baffle? Thanks!