thecarpathian

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New buy, no return policy
I would have gone with the full price option, if anything. A $100 mistake is a lot easier to digest than a $1000 mistake.  
polishing pins of NOS tubes
I hope by ’corroded’ you mean ’tarnished’. If that is what you mean, a small strip of metal cleaning/polishing cloth should work, followed by a cleaning with 91%+ alcohol. Loop the cloth around a pin, pinch it with tweezers, and clean with an up... 
New buy, no return policy
@rsf507 , Shipping to customer is $900. It seems to me that being a high priced speaker, your dealer would be happy to bring them to you for a demo to make a potential sale.  
Are there any recording artists you just can’t listen too?
The worst of the worst...GWAR.  
Are there any recording artists you just can’t listen too?
So, back to the task at hand, I will turn off a Smashing Pumpkins song in a heartbeat.  
Are there any recording artists you just can’t listen too?
@devinplombier , Amen to that!  
Are there any recording artists you just can’t listen too?
@josepad , That's what makes these threads so interesting! Or, you know, not.  
Are there any recording artists you just can’t listen too?
In various passages throughout the Bible, Jesus continually emphasizes his relationship with the Father. For example, he speaks of fulfilling the Father’s will and following his commands. These expressions of intimacy and relationship reinforce t... 
Are there any recording artists you just can’t listen too?
Jesus is God's Son and the second person of the Trinity.       
Are there any recording artists you just can’t listen too?
Actually, it was John Lennon who took it upon himself to declare they were more popular than Jesus Christ, not his Dad. Quite the ensuing kerfuffle...  
Anyone wear gloves to handle vacuum tubes?
Just a tip: Don't use pliers...  
Are there any recording artists you just can’t listen too?
Maybe Bruce could sing better if he actually opened his mouth...  
Are there any recording artists you just can’t listen too?
@sns , Your nephew memories reminded me of a local couple who, (going back some decades now) fancied their 8-9 year old son a mini Neil Diamond impersonator. They’d take him to the mall, local fairs and events and, dressed in a small sparkly jump... 
Are there any recording artists you just can’t listen too?
@mylogic , I’ve actually met Mike and Frank, really nice guys.  
Are there any recording artists you just can’t listen too?
@immatthewj , Oh, I've no illusions. They were drug taking hippies pure and simple. From Benzedrine to LSD, they sampled it all. A very interesting read is 'The Beatles Bible' website. If you like the Beatles, that is.