Julian Traverse specializes in vacuum tube and discrete transistor audio electronics such as:

  • Musical instrument electronics: amplifiers, effects, synthesizers
  • Vintage home audio electronics: stereo components, phono preamplifiers, power amplifiers
  • Professional audio electronics: microphones, preamplifiers, compressors, limiters, equalizers, tape machines, effects

  • Please note: Julian does not offer service for digital audio equipment.


    Testing and Analysis

    All repairs undergo rigorous testing on a specialized audio test bench to guarantee proper operation, performance, and longevity. Testing includes evaluations of gain/level, frequency response, total harmonic distortion plus noise (THD+N), crosstalk, and signal-to-noise ratio (SNR).

    Service Rates

    An upfront assessment fee is required for each item. This fee covers one hour of diagnostic time to identify the issues, calculate the cost of parts and labour, and provide a detailed estimate. Any work beyond the first hour is billed at the hourly rate.

    Assessment Fee: $75.00
    Standard Hourly Rate: $65.00

    All prices are quoted in Canadian dollars (CAD) and are subject to applicable taxes.
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