80s Levinson Gear - Best Repair/Refurbish?

I see what you mean. Here's a quote from Pyramid:

"So the bill for overhauling the No23 or No23.5 typically runs about $3000, maybe a fifth of the replacement cost."

So is a refurbished ML 23 worth $15,000 or at least competitive with a $15k amplifier?  That seems hard to believe, or they wouldn't be going for around $2000.

Contact ML below directly and see what they can do.
Telephone: 1.888.691.4171
Email: csupport@harman.com

Pyramid Audio, TX. I spoke to them yesterday regarding my ML no. 334 amplifier. 
They have engineers on hand to answer questions and the ability to make repairs. 

http://www.pyramid-audio.com/brands.html

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consult Pryamid Audio.  Keep us posted on your decision.

Happy Listening!

I've talked to Pyramid.  They appear to be very knowledgeable and professional and willing to answer questions in detail.  So I appreciate that.

The bad news is there is no free, or even affordable, lunch with these ML-23s.  They told me the minimum amount I might get lucky enough to spend on the repair is about $2k and it goes up from there. 

I certainly believe them, but it does open up the question of whether to do it.  I mean, I bought the amp for about $1400 and while I have seen asking prices as high as about $2500, it is an open question as to whether that is the best way to spend $2000.  While I have no plans to sell the amp, I also wonder if I couldn't get something better for that same amount.  Or just stick with my other amps until I'm looking for a place to flush some cash...