Age of a Lab Series L9?

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Alan Rudd
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Age of a Lab Series L9?

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Hey, guys, I have two Lab Series L9 amps, one is black face and the other has the bronze color face. I'm pretty sure the black-face is the newer version. Also was wondering if the serial number indicates the age somehow. Can anyone enlighten me on this? Thanks.
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So, I think I just "stumped" the forum! Anyone?
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Amp age?

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Check for date codes on the components. Often, caps, transformers, tubes, and tube sockets have date stamps on them. Sorry I don't have any pictures of examples to show you.
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Don't know if it will help
but we bought these in 1978
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Thanks, guys. I think that'll help.
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Dating amps.

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Let us know what you find. It will be good for documentation purposes.

Personally, I think dating women is more fun than dating amps. (Oops, Sorry b0b, that was politically incorrect.)
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That may be true, but I've not dated any women except my wife for about 26 years now, so I've about forgotten how that would be done...
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