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What record cleaner is the most bang for the buck??
I second Spin Clean, It is a great place to start. I've recently upped my game with an ultrasonic cleaner. I modded it so it cleans 8 records at a time. I buy used vinyl from antique stores so cleaning upon arrival home is critical. I also agree ... 
KT120 replacement options in a Cronus Magnum II
If this is PcX,Tube New Tung-Sol KT120 (Super 6550/KT88) (partsconnexion.com) they sold out already. I got 2 off ebay and they work great. I have a spare now for the inevitable.  
Never heard an amp do this before, ideas?
If your problem is RF interference (my guess) it is probably a misbehaving appliance at a neighbors. I once had my garage door refuse to work for a whole month, then all went back to normal.   If you want to sleuth it out you can get a RF Dongle ... 
Does anyone know how to adjust the speed of a Teac TN300 beyond the built in adjustments
  knotscott, Yes, that thread got me to the adjustment screws to control the speed, but the adjustment range is insufficient to get to 33.33RPM. I realized I have an HP regulated variable power supply. I'll give that a try to dial in the right sp... 
KT120 replacement options in a Cronus Magnum II
Indeed, I had the resort to eBay and there is only 1 seller shipping from China. I just ordered 2 so I have a spare. I suspect the war is causing import issues. No sign that will be over any time soon. Now I wait 3 weeks. Avanti1960, did you roll... 
KT120 replacement options in a Cronus Magnum II
I forgot to ask this clarifying question: Yes, I was thinking of 2 KT88s. The thought was can I run a KT120 and KT88 on each channel. It sounds like that answer is "No!".  I'm a newbie and not finding good content to figure this out for myself.  ... 
KT120 replacement options in a Cronus Magnum II
Great questions. Here are the answers: I have swamped the tube and the issue follows the tube. I get no current when trying to bias and the tube does not get warm has a burn spot on the its side unlike the "hot spot" of 3 other tubes.  Rogue Aud... 
KT120 replacement options in a Cronus Magnum II
Budget is a bit of an issue. I understand it may not be ideal, but what is the downside to getting a pair of KT88s and holding the remaining working KT120 for when the next KT120 goes?  I don't think the tubes are as much tired as the previous ow...