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Thanks for the info - great to see others have an interest in this company. Over weekend I changed the soldanoEL34's for Winged 'C' EL34's - marginal, though noticable, change of charachter. It is 'crisper', less backgorund noise, and seems slightly louder, although this could be due to a cleaner output stage with more definition, therefore the speake is getting a different signal though I have tried to keep the same amp settings. However, I also changed the Mazda ECC81 and all four Maxda ECC83's for a Harma ECC81 and four Electro Harmonix ECC83's and THAT really made a difference. The sound is now highly articulate more 'lively' and I get a lot more gain. This now reminds me of a Randall or MESA sound but do I like it? Well I'm happy with the change at the moment but I know I have lost some of the original charachter. Still I have the original tubes as spare if I get fed up with it. Have seen a FANE 12" 100W alnico speaker for about £200 - tempting? Once again thanks for you taking an interest and taking the time to reply. On a side issue - as my job is a consultant in marketing and finance, I was wondering if anyone had contact details for Mr Burman or anyone else who may have an interest in his brilliant amps. I am certain that, with a little persuasion, I could get a major British manufacturer to reissue these amplifiers, if only on a short 'limited issue' basis. I would be happy to do all I can to help at no charge - ever. All we need then is for a high profile player to endorse them and ................................? Any contact info would help.

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='796849' date='Apr 5 2010, 07:14 PM']That website has been around since 2004, before Gregg had his health problems. Then it went offline for a number of years while Gregg was recuperating. Interesting to see that its back and in a very very slightly more complete state than when I last saw it. I've sent him an email asking about it.[/quote] Please help! Bought a Burman pro 501 from biggles music in 1981 - best amp in the world. Stupidly sold it on ebay in 2003 for £400. Instantly realised my mistake. Happily bought one a month age from a local music shop in Swansea who did not know what it was. The amp is in perfect condition although recovered and given some 'chicken head' knobs. My question is that it needs new valves. Should I buy 'cryogenic' pre amp valves from Watford valves? will they make any difference to the sound? More importantly it has Soldano EL34's - should I replace with Gold Lion KT77's or Gold Lion KT66's ? Whats the difference? Will I regret changing the speaker for a Celestion Alnico variation? I am determined to buy every Burman amp I see - by the way I paid £250.00 for it !!!!!!!! With a little bit of hype this amp is as good as Dumble, Trainwreck, Kendrick etc except we are British and we dont really go for hype. Maybe someone needs to be seen playing one? Joe Bonnamassa or that guy from Dire Straights. Thanks for your time. I really hope Greg Burman is still around and can get some backing to restart - British Amp Company would be agood place to start. By the way - there used to be a small handbook with variouse settings - anybody know where I can get one.? Bye for now - great site - real people with real stories - ace.