RCI Making a 2970 Model using 1446's

[NorthStar]

Well it seems RCI is working on a new model of 2970 using 1446's instead of 2290's. Going to be interesting.

 

[TonyV225]

I would rather have the 2sc2290 transistors there a lot tougher but a little more money also.. Maybe thats what there tryin to do is save a few bucks.

 

[NorthStar]

Tony

There is several reasons behind it. One the new changes to the 2290. Second is cost and availability. And third I am told not much performance difference.

 

[Butcher318]

I'm with ya Tony, always liked the 2290. Are they not making 2290's anymore or something?

 

[NorthStar]

They are still making 2290's but Toshiba has changed material they are using to manufacture them which has caused the price to increase a few bucks a pill.

 

[AudioShockwav]

We will have to see how the "new" 2290/2879 transistors are going to hold up, if what I am hearing is true, they might not be as rugged as the "old" build.
1446`s are really not all that bad.

73
Jeff

 

[Happy_Hamer]

Thats what they need to do is 2 - 2879's

 

[TonyV225]

2 2879 would get that radio justa hammerin!!! I would deffinately pay the few bucks more. I wasent aware of these finals materials changing but did notice a few places prices going up on them. I see no problem with them using 1446 transistors I meen look at half the amps made there using them either as primary finals or as drivers atleast.

 

[949Jake]

ha! hold onto those old 2970's with the 2290's then boys, they might end up being in hot demand!

 

[NorthStar]

The 2970/6300/6900/2995DX that had dual 2290's all now are manufactured with dual 1446's with similar wattage output and performance.