Not neccessarily true, Grannyring. Tube Research makes some very beautiful amplifiers and preamplifiers. Paul was one of the first to offer 1 inch thick face panels and large gold plated panels.
They are considerably more money that the $3500 Dude. There is one gold face plate Dude that I know of. Maybe Paul can send you photos?
They are considerably more money that the $3500 Dude. There is one gold face plate Dude that I know of. Maybe Paul can send you photos?