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Speaker popularity
I remember a thread from way back where someone shared an experience of a vendor at an audio convention that deliberately reversed the speaker input connection?More than likely one of the components in the amplification chain inverted phase, there... 
cleaning base pins
Use a pencil eraser to gently rub off the tarnish  
Shootout of Nos 6sn7 tubes
When you refer to "closed in highs" do you mean less extension or less high-end energy than 1970s? The 70's 1578 have more high end extension which translates into a more balance sound.   
Shootout of Nos 6sn7 tubes
Melz quality controlled started to suffer in the 80’s.  If you want the best Melz 1578 look for a pair manufactured in the mid 70’s.  The hole plates construction is slightly different than tubes manufactured in the 80’s.  The 70’s 1578 do not hav... 
WOULD IT BE DUMB TO BUY A MARK LEVINSON NO 23.5
The ML 33x series was plagued with faulty capacitor issues which are very expensive to service.   
Re wire a Graham arm wand
To be safe i'd send it back to Bob.Typically, I would recommend sending an item back to the manufacture, but based on my experience with Graham, if you want your arm back in less than a year , look elsewhere.   
Shootout of Nos 6sn7 tubes
The Melz 1578 should be dead quiet with no buzzing or hum.  If you want the best of the best 1578 look for a pair manufactured in the 70's.  Tung sol black glass round plates are over rated (for their asking price) and their price is due to their ... 
For Basis TT owners does the VPI SDS work?
@ steveaustin, what you have is the VPI PLC which predates the SDS 
Package Lost in US Customs
Unfortunately you will just have to wait it out.  The package is not officially lost, it's just delayed in customs, therefore, the vendor's hands are tied.   
Cleaning tube pins
Use a rubber eraser, it will not damage the gold plating  
Has Anyone Placed Power Conditioner On Its Face with the Power Outlets Facing Up?
If it can survive shipping where it is violently thrown around, it will survive being gently placed on its side.  
Anyone try the Psvane Acme Supreme 300 B tubes ?
Wile E. Coyote uses Acme tubes in his system.   
Beware of Wayne's audio - Poor product quality & worst business ethics
roxy54, the OP on another forum confirmed that he did not insure the item, nor did he specify that a signature was required. The vendor was willing to take back the item and refund 100% of the money upon receipt of the returned goods. The ring wen... 
Beware of Wayne's audio - Poor product quality & worst business ethics
I’m sorry to hear about your experience, but your story assumes that the vendor lied about the item NOT being received.    Your failure in not having the item requiring a signature and insurance cost both you and the vendor money.   
Bias adjustment
When he wants to fix it.. Like I've done for over 50 years. What a dumb thing to say. Is there a repair manual for my 40,000.00 intellectual piece of property setting in my driveway? YES it's required by LAW.. Even a friggin RR provides a complete...