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@Newbee - that sounds like useful advise. What speakers do you know of that sound "linear"? I am not sure I am familiar with what that term means. Do you mean that they sound good and have good grip and response at low/medium volume? Any suggestio... 
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@Mt10425 - dual subs seems like a wonderful idea if I can find the space and money for it :) At the current house rent rates in San Francisco, I would be in a pickle if I needed to find an apartment big enough for that amount of equipment :) 
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@Ghosthouse - most of the dealers I have spoken to have been extremely positive to the idea of me bringing the amp along. So I will definitely be doing that. My amp incidentally is the 202a - and an integrated as you guessed right. I did roll the ... 
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@ZD542My amp is an older JD202 model. It is an integrated amp and delivers 40W. My source is a Sonos (without the W4S mods) and while I mostly play FLAC files from my local library, I also stream content from Spotify on occasion. 
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@WhartI have enquired with some of my local dealers and most have said that they used to allow customers to try the speakers out at home, but that they no longer do that. I have not enquired as to what made them change their minds, but at least th... 
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Some other points I should have mentioned is some details on what kind of speakers I have now and where I live - in case that plays a part in your recommendations for dealers.I have floor standing speakers made by Energy - specifically the C-300. ... 
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@Melbguy1 - OP has been mostly overwhelmed with the quality and amount of kind & detailed advise he has been getting. After the time delay it takes to get the post reviewed, I only noticed on Monday that this thread had grown into a wonderful ... 
Jolida amp repair in and around San Francisco
@Taters - thank you so much for Mitch's phone number. I called him and he was extremely helpful. Gave me a bunch of advise on basic housekeeping of the amp, how to bias it (since it does sound like it might have gone overbiased), how to swap tubes... 
Jolida amp repair in and around San Francisco
@Hgeifman, @Crubio - Thank you so much. Those recommendations are very useful!I was planning on calling my friend today. I don't think he had to replace the tubes - but I am not sure. I know he sent the amp in to Jolida at least once when he owned...