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Earplug 
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 Topic: VOX DefiantPosted: 21 November 2012 at 1:32pm |
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Just got one of these is for some TLC. It must be around 30-40 years old.
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Posted: 21 November 2012 at 1:59pm |
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Looking at that 3-pin Bulgin power outlet,i would say definately 40 years old plus. Very early 70's,maybe even late 60's? Thought it was valves until i saw the bottom photo.RCA output devices?
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Earplug
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Posted: 21 November 2012 at 6:36pm |
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I found this:
http://www.voxshowroom.com/uk/amp/defiant3.html At first, I also thought it was valve. The writing on the transistors is very faint, but I don´t think they´re RCA´s. 2N3442´s with what looks like a small castle at the top. I´ll see if I can get a photo up later, but does anyone know who the manufacturer might be? In any case it still works and sounds great. Tremolo and spring reverb.  Edited by Earplug - 21 November 2012 at 6:37pm |
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Posted: 21 November 2012 at 6:49pm |
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Interesting read that link Earplug,i was pretty accurate in my age guess,it says they made them from 1967 up till 1974. Have a good look inside,you might find a date label/sticker?
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Posted: 22 November 2012 at 12:37am |
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looks like a FAL built unit?
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Posted: 22 November 2012 at 1:53pm |
No labels inside, unfortunately. It has been slightly modded, eg the Bulgin bypassed by a direct mains cable. Looking at the schematic, you can see the valve heritage, eg a standby switch (although not on this model - they must have realised that it wasn´t really sensible on a transistor amp  ).http://www.voxamps.com/downloads/circuits/defiantp.jpg Otherwise in amazing condition. Just needed a couple of condensers changed. |
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