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VTL 300 Deluxe monoblocks

Could anyone recommend someone that could work on VTL 300 Deluxe? They are currently working. I power them up with a variac so the caps don’t blow. However, they should be updated with new caps, internal wiring, etc. I don’t feel competent to DIY this,
so am looking for a professional. BTW, VTL will no longer do work on them. I guess they want me to go buy one of their newer models.
pembroke404
johnss
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on those 300s, I be worrying about the power supply filters. They have a known history of drying out due to the heat they are exposed to. 

I would replace those big filter caps (check mouser or digikey for comparables) then reflow all the octal socket tube connections. Should be good after that. 
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noromance
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No specific schematic in the book. There are a few reviews by J. Gordon holt and TAS.
pembroke404 OP
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Ok Thanks for looking.
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bdp24
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@tomic601: I hadn't heard about Tom retiring. Glad I got the RM-9 Mk.2 he scrutinized for Sheila while I could! I assumed he wouldn't be coming along when she moves the Brooks Berdan operation up to Washington, sometime this year I believe.
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tomic601
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Eric - that move was the tipping point. I think July was his last month. Ditto he is awesome and went thru my RM-9 last year. Wishing him the best in retirement.

to the OP Like Heavy said, Mike Samra is a exception also. Check to see IF wants to work on stuff that heavy. He went thru my MC240 and it sings. It’s a flyweight 50#
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