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Anything Amplifiers!
Sales - Repairs - Servicing
Here are some examples of what I can help with
Home Stereo Amplifiers, Instrument Amplifiers, Power Amplifiers, Valve Amplifies
🔊 Tone and Sound Quality Improvements
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Tube Replacement (Tube Amps)
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Replace preamp and power tubes (try different brands or types for tonal differences)
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Re-bias power tubes if needed (especially when changing types)
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Upgrade to matched tube sets for consistency
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Capacitor Upgrade (Tube Amps)
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Replace aging electrolytic caps to restore clarity and reduce hum
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Swap tone caps for better-sounding types (e.g., Orange Drop, SoZo)
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Resistor and Component Upgrade
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Use carbon comp resistors for vintage feel (if desired)
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Upgrade signal path components for higher fidelity or lower noise
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🔧 Maintenance & Reliability
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Bias Adjustment
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Ensure correct bias for power tubes (fixed bias amps)
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Upgrade with external bias test points and adjustment pots
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Replace Aging Components
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Power supply caps, resistors, pots, jacks, switches, etc.
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Improve Cooling
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Add a fan or better ventilation to reduce heat stress on tubes/components
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Chassis Damping / Isolation
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Add rubber feet, damping material, or shock mounts to reduce vibrations
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Shielding and Grounding Improvements
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Eliminate ground loops, improve shielding, and ensure safe, quiet operation
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🎛️ Cosmetic & Ergonomic Upgrades
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Custom Tolex or Grill Cloth
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Replace Knobs and Faceplate
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Add LED indicators or backlighting
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Replace or Upgrade Handle, Corners, or Feet
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Change Control Layout (advanced)
⚠️ Advanced / Risky Mods (Tube Amps Especially)
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Tube rectifier conversion (to/from solid-state)
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Changing output transformer (OT) or power transformer (PT)
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Revoicing the amp (changing gain stages, tone stack, etc.)
Just to mention some of the work that is possible