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Yet another mutation: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/01/11/japan-covid-variant-how-it-compares-to-strains-in-uk-south-africa.html Maynard

Noise from a seldom used potentiometer is usually from oxidation between the shaft and its bushing as opposed to the resistive element. Pick up some Caig D-100 Deoxit with needle dispenser, remove the knob, and put 2 or 3 drops at the base of the shaft where it enters the bushing. Then rotate the shaft fully a few times. You can do this with the quiet controls as well as the rotary selector switches. WD-40 may not be safe to use on electronic controls, although some have claimed good results with it. I never use it. Maynard

Please PM Travis (dwilawyer) and he can do that for you. Thanks- Maynard

The best way to know how much power is needed is to take an actual measurement: https://community.klipsch.com/index.php?/topic/170414-who-wants-to-measure-how-much-power-voltage-is-really-needed/ A more rudimentary measurement can be taken with a simple multimeter alone if you are interested. Maynard

Can you please post this in the Talkin’ Tubes section of the forum? We try to keep info about using tubes with Klipsch speakers in a central repository. Thanks! Maynard

Can you please post this in the Talkin’ Tubes forum section? That is where questions like this get answers. Also, please provide info about the record deck that you mentioned. Thanks— Maynard

These changes have also been found in the retinal microvasculature. It is important to have a comprehensive eye exam post recovery, especially if there are known retinal vascular issues. https://www.thelancet.com/journals/eclinm/article/PIIS2589-5370(20)30294-7/fulltext Maynard

I would enjoy chatting with the man! Sadly, Fauci has ignored doctors and scientists who are far more knowledgeable going back to his involvement with HIV treatments. PM and I will send you dozens of links which support my personal belief that there are people far more qualified to hold his position. https://www.hsgac.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/Testimony-Fareed-2020-11-19.pdf Maynard

https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2020/12/16/21826130/coronavirus-covid-19-in-animals-mink-dog-cats-gorillas-tigers Maynard

https://youtu.be/-GgWIlvyEL8 Maynard

What do these scientists know that Fauci doesn’t? https://gbdeclaration.org/ Imo, self proclaimed “experts” like Fauci have no right to wield such power. He should have been removed from his position long ago. Now that the virus is known to infect animals like mink, what will humans do when ruminants and fowl are infected by future mutations? Maynard

If you try the SS build, talk to Henry (henry4841) as he has lots of experience with Nelson Pass’ tube mimicking designs. Maynard

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Don’t know how I missed this. I have decades of experience using and restoring all the amazing receivers of “days gone by”. PM me with your email and I will be glad to provide guidance. Maynard

As I mentioned before, going from 6 watts to 20 may not do that much for you. I would go with one of Bob Latino’s more powerful amps for a first kit build experience. Maynard

The requested picture of SuperAmp 1 in operation: Maynard

The British variant is now in NY state: https://wbng.com/2021/01/04/uk-variant-of-covid-19-located-in-saratoga-county-n-y/ I wonder when the South African mutation will be identified here. As far as I know air travel from there to the US has not been curtailed. Maynard

I know many medical professionals. Those who will not take the vaccine cite an industry which has been known to be corrupt over the years. They also cite the total liability shield under which the companies are covered as removing any incentive to take necessary precautions. Accepting self conducted studies and trials as being the gospel also turns them away. My wife is on a social media forum which is populated by many pharma employees and spouses of employees, many of whom are researchers. Even there she is seeing a greater than 50% rejection of the vaccine on the basis of totally inadequate testing and lack of faith in the efficacy in view of the very rapid mutations which are occurring. Scientists worldwide are raising concerns about the latter. Acceptance of the vaccine is going to take a very long time. Maynard

This does not surprise me at all: https://www.yahoo.com/news/south-african-covid-variant-could-181215979.html Watching the vaccine scenario unfold does not inspire me with any confidence. Maynard

All the front panel selections other than the source selector are usually bypassed at the record jacks. Going for higher power seems like the best choice given the concern about future needs. In my experience using a receiver as a true preamp usually detracts from the real glory of tube sound. However that would be for you to decide. Another option to investigate is a professionally restored vintage tube receiver. They are out there if you look around a bit. Should you go that route, post what you found before buying it. Lastly, if the tuner section of the Marantz is only used for background purposes, an integrated amp with a cheap separate tuner may be ideal. Lots for you to consider! Maynard

Details about your listening situation may yield other recommendations such as using an integrated amp (no preamp functions needed) and pulling your source signal from the record jacks of the Marantz. The latter could then be used only for tuner and phono service while high level sources could go directly into the amp. Depending on the room size and listening levels, less powerful amps may be suitable. SETs would do a great job of providing the “warmth” you are looking for. Maynard

It is very difficult to make a selection based on what someone else likes as there is no way to correlate what you hear with what the other person hears. Build quality and reliability are a different matter. Try to make your purchase from a dealer who offers a return policy so you don’t risk getting stuck with something you are dissatisfied with. Companies like Decware are worth investigating. Maynard

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This article mirrors what I am hearing locally: https://www.yahoo.com/news/many-frontline-workers-refuse-covid-201555764.html Maynard

What is your goal in going to such an amp? Without lots more information you will get opinions which may not help you make a decision! Maynard