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still_trackin wrote:
[ 1961 Revere T-2200 stereo tape deck]
DB might be able to say whether your set is way too early or way too
late for this, but I seem to recall that in a certain era, tube markings
switched from a glass etch and/or tough paint to some kind of water-
based ink or dye. The result is that if you're cleaning the dust out
of an old set (unplugged, right?) with a damp rag, it's easy to wipe
the markings right off of the tubes.
Matt Roberds



DB is the LAST person who could tell you anything about a decent tube set.
He's only 50 years old, which would make him around 5 years old when that
set was made and sold new. How would he know anything about it ?

If you want good advice and tech help on a tube set, go to someone who
repaired them for 30 years back in the day- not an unemployed "phone guy"
that plugged phone cords in for minimum wage...