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the best 'tubey amp - warm,smooth,liquid' ?
Most amps with EL-34 outputs sound very sweet and liquid. 
What a better pre-amp Arc Ls-27 or Ref-3
Steve is a long time friend and he recommends me. There were very few Ref3's made that were designated Limited Edition. 
What a better pre-amp Arc Ls-27 or Ref-3
Bifwynne. Please have your friend email me for details. 8o) 
What a better pre-amp Arc Ls-27 or Ref-3
The Ref3 is very up-datable. I have a customer who may be bringing one in for update. 
Tube Audio Design TA-60 schematic
There is nothing unique about this circuit, in fact I take issue with the 50W resistor in the power supply. It's a bit obvious they went with some power transformer that was off the shelf instead of having one made to their spec. If there was room... 
Tube Audio Design TA-60 schematic
A 50W 100 ohm resistor in the power supply????? 
VTL ST-80 EL 34 Feedback and experience
I've had some service issues with the company that date back a number of years. Hopefully they have solved these issues. Because of that, I no longer work on their equipment or recommend it. 
PSE Studio V
Avwerks. How would you like me to contact you? 
VTL ST-80 EL 34 Feedback and experience
I service high-end electronics as well, and tend to stay away from VTL products in general. 
Audio research vsi-60 power concerns
You might find using KT-120's instead of 6550's, if it's possible with that integrated, may give you a bit more headroom and a bit more slam in the bass. 
Plinius SA50 1990 - Worth replacing Caps?
Agree. it's time to replace the electrolytic caps. Seems like that's all I ever do... 
PSE Studio V
I've known Dean for many years. Great guy. Spoke with him last week. I will be working on a pair of Studio V's soon... 
Amplifier distortion help please
Have you checked to make sure your wall outlets are wired properly? You can buy inexpensive testers at Home Depot etc.... 
Power conditioning for digital gear AND tube amp?
@Sabai That comes from the graphs from the manufacturer and varies with frequency. 
Power conditioning for digital gear AND tube amp?
I use a Toruspower power line isolation device. It's amazing pure and simple. Isolates all the power line garbage by at least 60dB, and does not current limit, an issue with some regeneration devices. It also isolates between each hospital grade o...