Nothing beats the authenticity of a good tube amp setup. Seeing one go down is like losing a member of the band. I suggest you make a post on r/audiophile with the model and specs, someone might have leads on where to source parts or offer a compatible recommendation. Hang in there!

A discontinued model’s a tough break, man. Set up alerts on eBay and maybe Craigslist, snagging a bargain’s all about that quick draw. You checked for modern equivs? Sometimes you luck out and find something compatible. Keep those thrift shop runs frequent, too, never know what gem's collecting dust there.

I've brought back a couple of relics from the brink before. If it's just the transformer, don’t despair. Hit up every tech forum, and don't forget to check the classifieds of audiophile mags. Who knows, the replacement part might just be an ad away. Keep the faith!

Should've gone with solid state, tubes are just hipster nonsense waiting to blow up. Enjoy your overpriced paperweight, bro.

good luck finding a decent-priced replacement... everyone thinks their dusty old tech is gold these days 😂

Ugh, these tube amp tragedies hit right in the feels. Have you checked audiophile forums? Sometimes members there hoard vintage parts and you might find someone willing to part with a transformer. Also, consider reaching out to specialists who can custom wind you a new transformer that’s spec-matched to your amp. Not cheap, but better than junking a classic.

Man, that sucks big time. I feel your pain, had a similar incident but with speakers from the '70s. You scoured local repair shops yet? Some tech wizards out there can work miracles and might just have the part you need stashed away.