dill

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How to contact Audiogon?
The OP has been a member here for 1 day. How do we know he is telling the truth?  
Pro Tip: Swiffer Duster
Might be tough to find an audiophile that does not use Swiffers.  
Help with McIntosh Repair Facility
Great news, glad it all worked out for you.  
Guys talking about a Led Balloon
No, you have it wrong, it is this ... Lead Balloon    
VPI-HW19 first model
I had a very similar problem with mine and I eventually found the solution. Replace the sorbothane pucks with Herbies Tall Extra Firm Tenderfeet and that should do it and make sure the plinth is totally level. The problem was not electrical. Tend... 
Why People Like Tekton
Speaking of MC, looks like he is selling his Raven Blackhawk and moving to solid state, Pass Labs. Raven Blackhawk    
Any vintage radio collectors? Looking to buy an art deco era working radio.
Yea, big console radios where on the way out by the time FM kicked in, however here's one. Philco  
Tracing vintage equipment serial number #39nnn
According to the Orion Audio Blue Book, this model turntable was made from 1960-1970. I doubt if Thorens USA would be of any help.  
VPI-HW19 first model
Does it have a spring suspension or sorbothane suspension?  
WE 300B tubes
You are north of NYC and should be able to find an audio service company that would test these for you. Audio Classics comes to mind.   Audio Classics  
New Tubes
Of course one can find better sounding tubes and I would too, however I was just addressing the OP calling 500 hour tubes "old tubes".   
Review : Monoprice 11948 Speakers with Eximus 30 inch Speaker Stands
"these speakers should not be discounted from serious consideration."  Maybe for a dorm system, however considering where you posted this, I certainly would discount it.  
Review : Monoprice 11948 Speakers with Eximus 30 inch Speaker Stands
Really, I guess the bar was set low ...  
New Tubes
500 hours for 12AX7's is barely broken in. They are capable of 5000 - 10,000 hours. I had 60's Fisher tube gear with the originals still installed, working and sounding fine.  
melody 2a3 mono amps
I don't think the amps are a good match for your speakers. You need more efficient speakers for them to perform at their best. See the link below for some info on the amps: Review