Bogen VP17X Amp

Vintage 60's Bogen vp17x TT Amp in working condition ~ no turntable

The David Bogen Co., Inc. VP17X is a vintage vacuum-tube record player and 2-channel audio amplifier system introduced around 1954. [1]Key Specifications & Features

• Manufacturer: David Bogen Co., Inc. (New York, NY / Paramus, NJ) [1]
• Release Year: 1954 [1]
• Tube Complement (6 tubes total):
• • 6SJ7, 6SC7, 6SL7GT
  • Two (2) 6V6GT power tubes
  • One (1) 5Y3GT rectifier tube [1]
• Speaker: 12-inch permanent-magnet dynamic loudspeaker (often paired with a Magnavox or similar vintage 12" speaker depending on the exact build/cabinet) [1, 2]
• Turntable: Built-in 3-speed manual record player [1]

Common Uses & Guitar Amp Conversions

• Vintage Audio: Originally designed as a portable table-model turntable and PA/audio player with a built-in speaker (frequently housed in the lid). [1, 2]
• Guitar Amplifier Repurposing: The VP17X has gained a strong reputation among vintage gear enthusiasts and DIY amp builders. Because it runs on a warm-toned 6V6GT tube power section, hobbyists commonly convert or modify the chassis into a small, portable vintage-style tube guitar amplifier (often yielding around 18 watts of clean-to-overdrive tones reminiscent of classic Fender circuits like a Bassman).