a tube amplifier repair technician

1.Joe, I live in Kings,NY(11222) minutes from Manhattan.
However I do not mind driving to PA (which I often do anyways). I think, I might just do that since I have few more peaces that may need Bobs' magic touch (Consonance Reference 40 phono, Stax head-phone amp MK II and maybe just maybe my Supratek preamp just to take the top edge of)

2.John, I am glad that you took the plunge.
You won't regret it.

3. Follow-up part 2...

...Holy crap..........to be continue.

4.Spiro, I don't know Bob personaly (just his work - and through phone conversations) but wish him well.
Bob is obviously very good at what he does and
should be known for it.....that is it (no more - no less).
He is the REAL ASSET to audiophile community.

I once owned a supratek cortese..and I think it is worth his scrutiny Mrjstark if he can tweak/mod it a little bit to top the edge off..
that will make the supratek better in my opinion..I think moderating its gain may work..

I am glad to hear that another Supratek (used to) owner also found its top end to be just a bit to edgy IMHO.
My Supratek is a linestage only and like you , I believe that a small tweak or mod would make it sound even better.
Thank You for your input Umaasa.

Glad to hear all of you have had such great experiences with Bob. He's done the same by me.

And, Trelja, thanks for the kind words. I owe you an e-mail!

One thing for anyone to consider, Bob is not a "quick-fix." While he improved my system tremendously, he did it by refining it, by distilling all that my gear did well and helping it do that better. Each improvement, particularly the power stages, were exatrordinary because it made my system sound like the best version of itself.

If you are truly unhappy with your gear, Bob won't be able to perform miracles. But, if you like what you have and think it can do better, he can do wonders.

And it takes time because he evaluates each piece of equipment as is. Now that a few of us have brought the same models, he doesn't have to reinvent the wheel each time. But each of us has different needs, goals and different systems.

I am so happy with what's been done that I could live with this system for years to come. Although I might go back and have Bob tinker with my CD player after talking to him about it.

Bob Backert is a first rate technician, who has done several mods for me. I recommended him highly.