dill

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Aleph 3 safe to operate?
It could be at least 25 years old.  
polishing pins of NOS tubes
Don't worry about it, use the steel brush on the steel pins. If you come across copper or brass pins, use the corresponding brush. After brushing, wipe off the pins with an alcohol swab.  
How do I connect my speaker cables to this Coda Amp
Can you unscrew the nut/plastic and remove from the post? If so, see if you can separate the plastic coating from the brass nut.  
What's up with the weird time stamp in these forums?
The time stamp is still off on my screen now: 9:04am PDT 4/6/25 - It says 4:04pm   
Freight Movers?
I have used them twice. Craters and Freighters  
Speakers sound too bright.
Just make sure your positive outputs from the amplifiers is connected to the positive inputs of the speakers and same with the negative side. Also get rid of the jumper straps.  
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Speakers sound too bright.
Try replacing the metal jumpers with some heavy gauge copper wire and switch back & forth with the Blue Jean Cable from the lower to upper binding posts on the speakers. See is you hear a difference between them.  
Speakers sound too bright.
Double check to make sure they are hooked up in phase. How do you have the speaker cables hooked up to the speaker terminals? Do you have a double run of your speaker cables, metal jumpers or short cables?   
Shipping speakers from West Coast to East Coast
I have used the shipper below 3 times with no problems. https://www.cratersandfreighters.com/      
Insane ground loop; anybody wanna try?
You do realize this is an 8 year old discussion?  
Is there an 'Audiophile' Reel-to-Reel Machine for Under $1,000?
I second the Pioneer RT-707 or RT-701 (no auto reverse). Built like a tank. I've had a RT-707 in my garage system for 30 years.  
Search a way to find a replacement for a unison research unico pre remote control
Try this one. Remote4  
Search a way to find a replacement for a unison research unico pre remote control
VAT Remote Control World - See link: All Types of Remotes    
For Tube Folks...
The black part on the side of a 6550 is part of the manufacturing process and is there from day one.