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Upscale Audio -- Tubes and Reliability
The reason ARC doesn't want those tubes in that series of amp is because that tube is mounted horizontally. Output tube sockets can become loose over time. It's less of an issue when the tube is mounted vertically. Because the KT-120 is taller, an... 
Upscale Audio -- Tubes and Reliability
Caveat emptor! 
All Audio Refinement ints have channel bleed?
A selector switch problem could cause the cross talk issue you're describing. 
KT120 tubes in AudioResearch ref 300 MK2
The best thing you can do for those amps is turn them into CL-150's. Triode connect the outputs. It will sound better and make it more reliable. 
low bass on Audio Research LS27
No, there are things that can be done to the LS-26 to improve the bass. You can email me if you like by looking up my screen name info. 
CounterPoint SA3000 Repair Technician
gary.mf1@gmail.com 
Retubing an ARC VT100 mkll
You also lose about 30% of your total power output. Clipping is much softer. 
CounterPoint SA3000 Repair Technician
I may be able to help...Contact me. 
Retubing an ARC VT100 mkll
Next time let me know BEFORE you buy your tubes. I can help. 
Retubing an ARC VT100 mkll
I can tell you, they're still susceptible. If your amp was wired in triode, you might be able to get away with it. 
Retubing an ARC VT100 mkll
Wow 3000 hrs. is well passed the recommended ARC replacement time. I would say you got lucky.. 
Transition Audio Design modded Altec 1570B
That he is!! 
voltage converter and phono stage
Find out from the manufacturer if the power transformer in that unit has multiple taps on the primary for changing voltage from 220 to 110Vac. 
ARC's new REF-75
I guess you don't like ARC...Or just fed up with the state of the industry in general? 
voltage converter and phono stage
If you can avoid the step down transformer I would. Who is the manufacturer of the Phono Stage and how old is it?