Magnavox 8802 6V6 Stereo Tube Amplifier
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Magnavox 8802 tube amplifier recently pulled from working, mint condition console. I cleaned it up, removed the molex connector and bridged the power circuit to bypass the power switch in the separate preamp but other than that the unit is as it was in the console.
About this model
A Magnavox 8802 stereo amplifier pulled from a working console stereo. The seller removed the Molex connector and bridged the power circuit, which in the console had been switched by a separate preamplifier, but otherwise left the unit as it came out of the cabinet. The title names 6V6 output tubes; a 6V6 pair gives around 14 watts in push-pull.
Console amplifiers like this are a cheap way into tube audio. Before using one on its own, check whether it expects a separate preamp or power switch, as this one did.
| Maker | Magnavox, USA |
|---|---|
| Model | 8802 |
| Type | Stereo tube amplifier from a console |
| Output tubes | 6V6 (listing title) |
| Modification | Power circuit bridged; Molex connector removed (listing) |
Questions collectors ask
Can a console amplifier be used on its own?
Usually, with some work. Many need their power switch or preamplifier connections bridged, as this Magnavox did.
How much power does a 6V6 pair give?
About 14 watts in push-pull, according to manufacturer data cited by Wikipedia.
Sources: Wikipedia: 6V6; Wikipedia: Magnavox.
