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Help with re-tubing an ARC VT100 MkII

It's now time for me to retube my Audio Research VT100 MkII. It appears that it's no big deal, if I only want to retube the power tubes. However, I think its time to retube the input tubes as well.

Can anyone offer any advise as to:
1) Should I just spend the reported $700-$800 (seems expensive to me) and send it to ARC?
2) Can anyone offer an alternative to No.1 (I don't know anyone here in Memphis, TN that could do it)
3) Any suggestions as to what brands/types of tubes to replace the old ones?

In advance, thank you!

Louis
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louisl OP
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I just spoke with Leonard at ARC. Here's the breakdown on charges...

$150 a match pr. * 4 = $600
$30 a piece for the inputs tubes * 8 = $240
Roughly $80 for labor (one hour) = $80
Subtotal = $920
Shipping (round trip) roughly $100
Total cost for ARC to retube =$1,020

Anyone think this is a bit on the high side?
louisl OP
179 posts
 
Jea48...yes there are bias adjustments for the input tubes as well as the output tubes.

Gmorris and Rlips...thanks for the input. I have the Collins site and have printed it. The biasing of the input tubes however, looks a little difficult. Any further thoughts?

Audphil1, thanks also, I'll give Kevin a call.
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