Speaking of Brooks Berdan LTD.: as @tomic601 stated above, they (they being Sheila Berdan and I believe her store manager) are moving from Monrovia (slightly west of Pasadena) to Washington State. Good news for Jim and I! We are both former BBL customers, and now have residences in Washington. I called (sent to voicemail) and emailed to ask where in the state (certainly up north) and when, but have received no response. Busy packing? ;-)
But Brian Berdan---Sheilas son, Brooks' stepson---survived the Pandemic, and is alive and kicking at his great shop in Pasadena, just off Colorado Blvd. I know he's a VTL dealer, but as to other tube brands I don't know. I'm sure his website would be of help. A visit to his shop (Audio Elements) is very worthwhile, just in general terms.
But Brian Berdan---Sheilas son, Brooks' stepson---survived the Pandemic, and is alive and kicking at his great shop in Pasadena, just off Colorado Blvd. I know he's a VTL dealer, but as to other tube brands I don't know. I'm sure his website would be of help. A visit to his shop (Audio Elements) is very worthwhile, just in general terms.