@ NXSTUDIO-DRUMMER
My comments here are not necessarily relative to your modification and sale just my thought process regarding my R8.
When I got my R8 I thought it sounded good especially for the price. When I stumbled onto the Skunkie mods I thought about whether I wanted to do them or not. Although they are sound, well thought out, use better parts, etc. I knew that if I did the mods it would substantially reduce the resale price of the amp. I’ve bought and sold for many years and have a pretty good idea how people think when buying gear. You might find just the right buyer who understands the value and is willing to pay for it but I think they are the exception.
I ultimately decided to do the mods for a few reasons. I liked the amp and decided I wanted to keep it for a while, I am retired so was looking for something to do at the time and I got a very good price on the amp when I bought it new so knew I wouldn’t lose much if I did decide to sell it down the road. I also knew that the amp would sound better (it does) and be more reliable especially as I use KT88’s which taxed the stock power supply caps and choke.
I’m happy I did the mods and am looking forward to doing the last bit which is the star grounding, rerouting the heater wiring etc.
As I recall you have two of these so you can compare the stock and the modded versions?
Have fun doing the mods and GLWYS!
