This, along with the bigger, push-pull version I purchased within weeks of finding this rare amp, is the earliest Goldentone I've seen. It pre-dates the 'usual' Goldentones, and is a completely different design; a much more 'conventional' design, in fact. The power amp (which is mounted at the bottom of the cabinet) uses a single-ended EL-34 valve to give around 10 watts into the vintage Rola speaker. The valves are all the original British Mullards! Sold to Neil
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