Luxman 3045 mb


I have these wonderful Tim deParavincini designed amps from I believe the early 70's. Anyone out there have experience with upgrading, moding, servicing. I switched to KT 88 output tubes 10 years ago.
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Hello, Can anyone either provide me with good directions for upgrading the Luxman MB3045 tube amp, or perhaps let me know where I can get the directions? Please help!!??!! Gene. Cell 860-608-8502
Why not get a CL32, 34, etc? They are nice sounding preamps. But I would guess you would want to get the caps replaced on whatever you buy. They are very rich and organic sounding. A classic 12AX7 sound. So the system will be a little laid-back.

I have two pair of MB3045. One with original tubes, one with KT88's. I don't use them. They're in my office museum. I just bought a pair of Dahlquist DQ-M9 that are mint, and I'm going to have a retro system from 1979 I can play with here and there.

I was really excited to get the Dahlquist here. But I plugged them in, and they are nothing near my Sonus faber Guarneris. Not even close. I was shocked and a little bummed.
These amps look pretty, but its sound does not match its look, IMHO. I owned 2 pairs with the original 8045 tubes, a pair with KT88 mod and a pair with 8417 mod and liked the KT88 version the least.