dekay

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Why not use a piece of silver wire instead of a jumper cable?
"Tin the end with 4% silver solder and silicone the tube closed."   I've found that silicone makes the sound top heavy.   DeKay  
Lansing audio 6c33c integrated amplifier schematic
No info, but have you checked the output tube sockets for heat damage?   DeKay  
Another Tool for cleaning records?
Used a Tourmaline based hair dryer, in the past, to clear up CRT screens (pointed the back of the dryer @ the screen).   Some (at the time) were using them to treat audio source material, but I don't recall the specifics.   DeKay          
How long do you or should you keep your gear.
I still have this (an X-mas gift when I was 4 years old).   My father used to borrow it, when the power was out, to check weather alerts during rain/snow storms.   It was eventually superseded when my sister got her first battery powered trans... 
Beautiful Music That Reduce You To Tears
"Patches" by Dickie Lee (even stopped wearing dickies under my V-Necks after hearing it).       DeKay  
Vote for Your Top OP'er One Only Please !
Ralph (Atmasphere) and almarg are the first 2 that come to mind...   I also enjoy reading Old Heavy's posts.   Certain that others will come to mind (not good @ remembering names/monikers).   DeKay  
Ball stops for underfloor speaker cables
Google "floor grommet", there are a lot of different styles...       DeKay  
If you have a CD Player, you need to do this periodically...
Not familiar with the Densen, but have been using the Ayre disc for almost 20 years now, and...   it's in better shape than I am (good reliable stuff).   DeKay  
Biamp question
Doesn't your preamp have 2 variable stereo outputs?   If so, just connect one amp to each (no need for a Y-Splitter).   DeKay  
SET Shootout China VS The USA
All of the (your) Youtube videos you have linked here sound awful to me, and...   this is coming from someone who has used single wide range drivers (on a meager budget) for almost 20 years now.   If you "really" want the better/type of sound ... 
How do you find old French radio opera recordings on 78 RPM?
You are welcome.   Was the recording you seek in the CD set?   I have a fair number of older French "popular" music LP's, but nothing "classical" and nothing as old as the recording(s) that interest you.   DeKay  
How do you find old French radio opera recordings on 78 RPM?
Research this (click on link)... https://www.amazon.com/concerts-inedit-Orchestre-National-France/dp/B00SZ0ONZ0 Too much reading for me.   DeKay  
SPAM is back
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Correct ear alignment
MC...   "Trying to think of the last time I stopped for gas and some guy didn’t strike up a conversation with, "Nice car!" I mean I know it happened, but so long ago it is hard to recall. Well it is the iconic 79 911SC, but still."   Are you J... 
Integrated tube amp for quad ESL63
Room size, listening habits and budget would gather more informed advice.   It would also help to know what version of the 63's you have (including any upgrades/changes in the rebuild).   DeKay