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ST 120 tube amp repair

Can anyone recommend a good VTA technician in the Southeastern states? My three year old ST 120 amplifier lit up an output tube so I bought a new matched set. After installation, bias adjustment and 100 hours playing time, I have distortion on some program material and a random "dud" sound without any program playing. Also, a "ping" when the amplifier is first turned on and warms up. I am willing to drive to a shop within 200 miles of Jackson, MS if anyone has a recommendation. Thanks  
4jimbob
4jimbob OP
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I realize this amplifier is below the threshold of most readers but I really need to get it up and going again. I am willing to drive to Dallas, TX or Nashville, TN to accomplish this. As for New Orleans, I took my McIntosh C-30 to THEIR recommended repair center for noise in the balance and loudness controls. After repair I was minus the turntable ground screw and the noise came back. So....Please somebody tell me a shop or qualified individual to get me operational. Thanks
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maritime51
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Is Hank Alterman still in N.O.?  If so, call him. He is likely to have the answers. 
jsl1234
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I’d ship it to Audiobill—he does excellent work and is super easy to deal with. Shipping will cost you $75 bucks but that is about the cost of time/gas if you drive it a couple hundred miles to/from a repair shop.

jay 
jsl1234
36 posts
 
I should have mentioned audiobill is one of the guys who assemble VTA ST120’s for Bob and is in Philly. Super sharp tech at super fair price....
4jimbob OP
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Thanks for both replies. I talked with Henry Alterman and as you suggested he "knows a guy". I wish I was closer to Audiobill and could use them. I did not know, and told Bob so, that I would have to learn a new profession just to listen to music. Should have saved my money for the MC 275 that I really wanted. Thanks again.
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