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ISO Cartridge shields and boxes
So simple...great ideas, thank you!! 
How to identify tube amp
Closing the loop on this thread. I just returned from True Sound in Campbell. Talked to Nick Gowan who researched the pin sockets. He confirmed it’s a push-pull design that uses common tubes. He has high confidence they are EL34 output and 12AX7/1... 
How to identify tube amp
Thanks again. My uncle was into electronics but I’m pretty sure he didn’t make this from a kit.  The back panel does have an IEC outlet for a cable. The switch also is fused. Will add a picture shortly!Thanks again, this is all very helpful!! 
How to identify tube amp
Here’s the link to the pictures:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1EJxV4DfNr4k7Mq8rZp96iPuHY10sKW_z@firstnot if you don’t have anything useful to say then I ask you leave my thread. No need for rude and useless comments. Thanks.  
How to identify tube amp
@viridian thanks very much for your input!  I added a couple pics of the bottom to my g-drive file. It looks clean but definitely old. I suspect they’ve been sitting in storage for 20+ years. No burn marks tha I can see. The back plate is standard... 
How to identify tube amp
My uncle left them to me.  Unfortunately he's not around to help... 
How to identify tube amp
LOL, good point.  Here's a link to a few pics on my g-drive.https://drive.google.com/open?id=1EJxV4DfNr4k7Mq8rZp96iPuHY10sKW_z  
Should I upgrade to a one box player or transport?
Is the transport bad? I'd upgrade the DAC first with a higer quality one (Bel Canto 1.1 is in your range), then upgrade the transport when you get some more $. $600 for a transport isn't much...maybe a Meridian 500 transport, but even those are ge...