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Tube amp upgrade/repair in San Jose Bay Area
I'd chime in on Nick who is extremely highly qualified. And while your there dropping off or picking up your amp, you might get a chance to listen to his incredible Audio Note system. Some of the best sound I've ever heard. 
Tube Amp Suggestions
You might want to look into a pair of Quicksilver V4's. They can be had for 2,000-2,500 used in excellent shape. Very solid design. You can tube roll if you wish. Plenty of power. Just a gorgeous sounding mid-range. Great amps at a reasonable pric... 
Personal amp evolution
Way back I started with a harman kardon tube amp, then a fisher tube amp, then nothing for a long time. Then I got back into audio and purchased a Threshold S-150 amp followed by an Audio Research D-125 amp. My current amp is a set of Quicksilver ... 
Point to point wiring.
In regard to an inability to discern significant differences in sound between differing wires, my ears, and they definitely are not "golden" indeed have been amazed by the noted improvements. In terms of point to point wiring, at least on my newly... 
Counterpoint SA-5000 or First Sound Presence Pre
All I have to add is that my brother had a Counterpoint amp back then that almost burned our parents house down. Admittedly, it sounded tremendous. One of the best amps I've ever heard but...one day we had it on and the next thing we knew, flames ... 
Speakers to hang on to for LIFE
I have owned Acoustic Energy 2 speakers(AE-2's) for the past 14 years. The decision was between thiel 3.5's and the AE-2's and the AE-2's one out. I purchased them with my then girl friend. She bought one, I bought the other if you can believe tha...