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Do you mean a restore of the transformer or the replacement of the other faulty components? If there are shorted windings can that be dealt with?
 
The burned cap looks to be another 50uF, but what is the green thing to the left of it? I don't see another component like that one on the board.
 
Yikes what a nice score. Just think if you didn't open it and kept walking - then you wouldn't know anyway. But I bet your glad you peeked inside. Very nice - you don't see a few of those everyday. Score!
 
Very nice indeed. Refresh the amp with some new caps and pair it with a set of speakers and you have a seriously nice piece of equipment.
 
WHAT, NO SPEAKERS:mad:
Just kidding man. Nice score. If you don't know what you have there just take a look on ePay. There is usually one there and you won't get it for $85.
I would bet it works........but seriously don't try it till you have it checked out. At the very least get a varic and bring it up very s l o w l y.
On second thought don't apply power at all till you have it checked out.
Good luck and congrats...........you lucky dog.:thmbsp::D
 
gadget73 said:
Very nice indeed. Refresh the amp with some new caps and pair it with a set of speakers and you have a seriously nice piece of equipment.
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I have a pair of coaxial University drivers from the same era that I love the sound of and have been looking to utilize. I could build them into matching cabinets.:scratch2:
 
RossW said:
Mullards are extremely sought after. However, the Leak amplifier is an amazing piece and is well worth restoring and keeping intact.

One last thing, DO NOT TURN IT ON! At least not until it's been checked by a tech. I see some bulging capacitors and what looks like some dripping transformer shellac, both bad signs.
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Fantastic score. Agree totally on the Amp, quite a following for Leaks and Radfords. Not sure if the metalmite caps are bulging, some internet pics make it appear that they were formed with elongated ends. However, most electrolytics or film/paper caps of that era could/would be suspect. So restoration depends on whether you want to keep a vintage look or updating with modern stuff. Axial leaded electrolytics are harder to find these days.

cubby01 said:
Mullards are sought after enough. The tubes alone are probably worth more than you paid. The Miracord 10 (or 10H? or 40?) is worth more than you paid. But the Leak Stereo 20 is worth WAY more than you paid. You did good. I'd keep it all myself if I stumbled across it. Take care to have it checked out before running it.

edit: looks like some hot spot parts on that tag board. certainly needs some TLC but still... sweet. I see others keyed in on this while I was wordsmithing.
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I'd say the overall value is about 15 to 20X what was paid, once everything is working. Actually, for some, even if it wasn't completely working (a la "Don't have a way to test it...").

markshan said:
Yes, I did know that, but thanks for reiterating. There was a little oily spot in the cabinet under the power amp, so I am sure that your eyes do not deceive you.

BTW, unlike my Scott, this one is laid out so cleanly that I was thinking of recapping myself. All straight lines, point to point, I wish everything was made that way.
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Should be easy to recap or replace practically anything in this amp, assuming you have the parts available. Quite a nice sight and layout typical of British Tube amps and the better USA amps (Marantz, McIntosh) of the day.

Really much cleaner compared to the rat's nest of every which way point to point in other amps and early receivers.

markshan said:
The burned cap looks to be another 50uF, but what is the green thing to the left of it? I don't see another component like that one on the board.
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Pretty sure it's some type of power resistor. Trying to find a good internet pic of one that has not been modified. Appears many of the pic out there show a new resistor (sand cast or wirewound) in that position. Stands to reason since the circuit board area appears burned on a lot of amps.

Schematic for ya!
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RossW said:
Assuming the damage hasn't already been done (shorted windings) it shouldn't be much of an issue. Often it is a sign that the transformer was running HOT, most likely due to excessive current draw from bad filter caps. I've seen way gooier transformers that still worked fine after a restore.
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Hey Ross, great advice and a good post for #2000! Congrats!
 
Incredibly good find markshan, love that Leak stuff! Not only is the amp worth restoring, so is the preamp. The Elac I don't know about but who cares!!! Way to go man! Lots of good advice on how to proceed too (typical of AK of course) so take your time and bring this baby fully back to life. Good luck!
 
My 13 year old daughter saw the oily spot when I removed the amp and said "Well, it is a Leak Amp".
 
markshan said:
My 13 year old daughter saw the oily spot when I removed the amp and said "Well, it is a Leak Amp".
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:D Awesome. Promote that kind of cleverness, suppressing it will make yet another conformist kid!


Am I the only one that sees threads like this and immediately looks to the OPs location, to see if its' something I might have missed locally? :scratch2:

Nice find, nice cab. MCM in a vertical package - more in keeping with modern home layouts than a seven foot long console.

I like your idea of building matching speakers.
 
jtnfoley said:
Nice find, nice cab. MCM in a vertical package - more in keeping with modern home layouts than a seven foot long console.

I like your idea of building matching speakers.
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MCM?

I have a brother in law who works in home renovation and has a cabinet shop. He would be happy to help me. I just have to (1) find time and (2) somehow figure out T/S parameters on a fifty year old speaker.
 
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