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what to do with a stereo that needs repair
Nice amp get it fixed, Try to find a qualifier local tech  
Need tubes tested Las Vgeas Nv
Yep on audio expert. Have been having my stuff fixed By Bobby for 20 years there! Thanks for reply, will call them to see if they can test or refer me. Just had my VPI Scout reset and checked there.  
Stereo or monoblocks
Those are nice speakers and Power amp. 400 a side will do fine The mac is a great brand. Compression driver means efficiency and Jbl dual woofer want current he mac should provide well. Crazy enough Crown Comtech units are cheap and would provi... 
Jeff Rowland Model 8 or Plinius SA 103
Well I have had the Pliniusa-250,, the B&W 801#3 and am familiar  with the Rowland 8's. I ran my 801's with a krell ksa250, too polite. The Rowland 8 might be on the Warm side. Plinius might be a tad brighter. I don't think you could go wro... 
Raytheon 5751 Versions
Thanks for reply!  
Raytheon 5751 Versions
I have the Ge Black Plates, the Raytheons are a bit brighter in my system which I need. I use Joes Tube Lore for guidance since he uses the same exact speakers as I do, so everything is pretty close.  
Raytheon 5751 Versions
yes I order regularly from  Brent Jesse Good Idea  
Tube Amp Repair
So sorry to see this happen. I did a similar Performance dropping in a Kt88 without ceter pin, 1 pin off and smoke. Called Rogue audio tech dept, told me to look for obvious burnt parts.Found 3 resistors blown up, Replaced them myself and worked ... 
Bi-Amping: How can I determine relative output?
Input sensitivities might be a little off so maybe as you turn up the volume one amp may give more power compared to the other Buy a test tone CD and a sound level meter Those old simpson sound level meters are good and cheap these days. Good l... 
The Audible Illusions M3B preamp sounds amazing!
I love the L3B, The remote is Great. Very well built unit. I have worked my way up the line for the last 20+ years. Service is slow so work thru a dealer... Id But another.  
VTL with KT120 tubes
I ran Vtl 300 Deluxe monos. They ran 6550's Im pretty sure. The sound was okay but not brilliant. The amps came with Kt90's as back ups and the kt90's sounds Worlds better. Unfortunately I roasted the Bias  circuit as the 300's are not set up for... 
WOULD IT BE DUMB TO BUY A MARK LEVINSON NO 23.5
I always thought of the Mark levension 23.5 as amp on my wish list. Bought a ML 23. This amp would serve a Brite system. This amp was the biggest surprise Ive had in audio. Not saying Bad , but in my system not good,  
Hum on Tube Amp - Can't find source
Did you fix it? Replace the tubes  
Kt120 Vs kt90 Sound characteristics
You must have a secluded office  
Kt120 Vs kt90 Sound characteristics
Jbl l 100 great The cornwall will have added presence with that compression driver.  both companies have been around for a while, post your findings Thanks for the post