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a b&k 442 amp in disguise??

so I just picked up a b&k  amp.     its in the mail.     so the front has bk 442.   and the back sticker has bk 202.  so now I'm wondering if I'm getting a 202 or a 442??.    is there anyone who would know what to look for on the inside of the amp to tell which one it would be.    I know the 442's came with hitachi metal cans in the early production runs  88--90    and Toshiba cans in later runs   90--93.   wondering what the 202's came with... any info would help. thanks
tomtab

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willland
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That is a good deal.

I thought everyone had a stereo in a spare bedroom.  I have my NAD rig with a pair of Heresy I's(CT125) in my guest bedroom.

Bill
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willland
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Tomtab,

If you are not already a member, come on over to the Klipsch Forum.  I am sure you have plenty to contribute.

https://community.klipsch.com/

Bill
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willland
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Pop the hood and look inside. Google(images) both amps and compare to yours.

I do know one thing, the 442 came with 4 large power caps while the 202 has 2.

Oh, and if you are going to use it to drive your Khorns, either amp will never break a sweat.

Bill
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willland
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About the "price you paid", WOW.

I have gotten some good deals($70.00 Heresys), but nothing would compare to free Khorns.

Bill
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