Upscale Audio

About this resource

Upscale Audio was founded by Kevin Deal in 1994, initially emphasizing tube upgrades alongside selected product lines. Its present Southern California store includes listening rooms, turntable-setup stations and tube-testing facilities. The business is a retailer and system-advice resource, not the manufacturer of every amplifier, cartridge or loudspeaker displayed in its catalogue. ^{[1] [2]}

Vacuum tubes remain a distinguishing part of the offering, including vintage and new-old-stock tubes. The about page says tubes are tested and graded by the shop. Beyond tubes, its listening rooms feature analog and digital sources, preamplifiers, amplifiers, DACs, streamers, turntables, phono stages and loudspeakers. This connects replacement-tube shopping with broader system-building and demonstration work. ^{[1] [2]}

The homepage has separate preamplifier, power and rectifier tube categories. Its outlet includes customer returns, demonstration and video-shoot stock, plus some factory-sealed discontinued or new-old-stock equipment. Upscale says it tests and inspects opened units and documents cosmetic wear or missing accessories. The store asks visitors to call ahead for demonstrations and pickup. The tube sections and outlet condition descriptions are particularly relevant when replacing tubes or comparing new and opened equipment. ^{[1] [2]}