jnehma1,
I agree with Ralph in that a good shop needs to charge more to make a profit. I go by reputation, and if you find a good tech, the money spent is worth it for the piece of mind.
I haven't been following this thread, but I would say that if you love this amp for what it is, and you intend to use it, then go ahead and invest in the repair if the tech is someone you can trust. I am fortunate to have a great tech that I trust, and I have spent more money upgrading my old Mac 2105 than most people would consider wise, but I love it, so it is right for me.
I agree with Ralph in that a good shop needs to charge more to make a profit. I go by reputation, and if you find a good tech, the money spent is worth it for the piece of mind.
I haven't been following this thread, but I would say that if you love this amp for what it is, and you intend to use it, then go ahead and invest in the repair if the tech is someone you can trust. I am fortunate to have a great tech that I trust, and I have spent more money upgrading my old Mac 2105 than most people would consider wise, but I love it, so it is right for me.