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Best short-lived band?
The original Paul Butterfield Blues Band. First and only time everyone in the Filmore was up dancing. 
How to clean pots and switches properly?
Approx. a year ago I removed the case to change the lights in my Marantz 2270.I also had some of the same problems as you. I tilted the receiver to one side and emptied about 1/4 can of Radio Shacks zero residue cleaner on everything. No problems ... 
Best amp for N803 +htm1? ?
I use the Musical Fidelity A5 for N802's and use it's HT bypass for video. 
Best Used Integrated under $2000?.....$3000?
A VAC Avatar Super 
HELP: How to change tubes in shanling T-100A
I believe that the top ring is the only one that is easily removed. Reach into the base of the tube, gently rock back and forth. Replace stock tubes with Western Electrics. If you don't use headphones,replace only the two on the left 
Cable elevators
Save some money. Go to a Dollar Store, buy a package of clothes pins. Remove the springs and replace them with a rubber O ring. Place your wires between the top of the pins. 
Consumer Electronic Show ?
MrtennisWill I be able to get in ? 
Which Phono Pre to upgrade to?
Check Decware 
Best Integrated Amp You Ever Heard?
VacThe latest edition of their Avatar Super. 
Tonearm Rewiring
Try it yourself,use scrap wire for practice which is includedin the kit from Brit Audio. 
Advice from Thor, AS, Vac owners
Make sure if you decide on the VAC Avatar Super that it isn't older than a couple of years. If you purchase an older one send it back to VAC for an upgrade, the 2-3 hundred is well spent!Mike 
Any Michael Buble fans here?
Please, listen to Sinatra not an impersonator! 
Absolutely beautiful gear
Vac amps 
Your 5 Fav Rock Concerts
Paul Butterfield Blues Band,1967. I lived in San Francisco andwent to the orignal Filmore at least 3 times a week. $2.50 to$3.50 for a 3 band show. You would not pay for the local bandsyou could see them for free in Golden Gate Park. Lets see you ...