Tube Amps needing mods. Needing a referral for the work.


I have a set of Audio Research M300 monoblock power amps. I’m wanting to do some modifications to open the sound etc, especially since they’re in their original condition including caps etc. Can you suggest someone who’s deeply knowledgeable and experienced with ARC to implement these mods? 
I’ve recently moved to Houston TX and can find no one with any expertise. Happy to take them elsewhere to get a great individual to work on them.

davidsayers

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I don't know the amps- I owned ARC in the early days. The company does (or at least used to) have authorized repair facilities in different cities. I believe Pyramid in Austin is one such place. 

I really don't like shipping tube gear, so assuming you want the amp recapped and gone over-- have no idea what "mods" you contemplate- you might reach out to Pyramid and take a drive with some muscle to help you. 

I have a fellow I use here for vintage tube gear- his main thing is antiquarian (pre-WWII) and he is especially good, but will not work on anything that isn't pure tube stuff- no hybrids as far as I know. 

Back in the day, I did have ARC in Minneapolis  do some mods to my SP-10mk ii. Those were factory sanctioned and because I was offering to be a crash test dummy for a couple things- like gel tube sockets, they were willing to accommodate. Haven't dealt with the company in a long while so can't speak to their current policies re "mods." 

Best of luck,

Bill Hart