Bigg BOC P3D Preamp; Vintage Tube Preamplifier; McIntosh C8 Clone

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Offered today by The Music Room: One BIGG BOC (Bigg of California) P3D Preamp. This is a very rare piece designed by George Gott and marketed under the name BOC. This preamp sounds fantastic! It is working perfectly and the sound quality is astonishing. It has GE tubes that are in good condition. Here is some more info from the web:

"In the April 1959 issue of High Fidelity magazine, the Bigg BOC Stereo Master preamp was advertised. It was made by Bigg of California, 2506 W. W. Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles 18, California. It looked very much like the McIntosh C8 series of preamplifiers. There were no patents on the C8 and therefore no basis of legal action. Although this preamp came out before I worked at McIntosh, I think that Gordon Gow treated this situation the same as National using the "Unity Coupled" amplifier claim. Simply that it was no threat. The Bigg preamp was very short lived. Today, almost no one has ever heard of it. Interestingly, a two page ad advertises the McIntosh C20 stereo preamplifier in the same issue of High Fidelity."

Functional Notes: Operational condition of this item is excellent… fully tested and no issues found. Sound quality and performance are outstanding. Every item we offer for sale undergoes a thorough listening session and review of all functions. Buy with confidence.

Included with this sale: Preamp as shown; Re-usable shipping box with custom injected-foam mold

Shipping: Cost to ship this item within the Contiguous United States is a flat rate of $17 - including packaging and insurance. For other locations, please request a quote prior to purchase.

Cosmetic condition is very good - Very clean - there are just a few light scratches on the faceplate. Looks very good overall. Please view all of our high-resolution photos for full details of the cosmetic condition as well as exactly what is included. If something is not clear, please inquire with us prior to purchase.