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Russian Tube Preamp, No Return, Here I go again

I decided to risk it, Russian, no return. (he accepted my $400. offer, so $500. delivered).

https://www.ebay.com/itm/174498093168

Gives me tubes in my office system.

I just read something:

People don’t want advice, just confirmation

I’m not looking for either (this time), just thought some of you would find it funny and wish me luck.

I’m 72, it may arrive before my 75th birthday
elliottbnewcombjr
elliottbnewcombjr OP
5,309 posts
 
yes, tubes are in the correct sockets. I got photo with locations indicated from seller.
lewm
12,971 posts
 
Have you double-checked to be sure you got it right?  If so, then I would take the problem to the seller and ask him to reaffirm his instructions to you regarding tube placement.  After that doesn't lead you to a solution,  you need a good tech. 
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roxy54
7,961 posts
 
That's a shame, after all of the waiting.
lewm
12,971 posts
 
All is not lost. Broken can always be fixed.
elliottbnewcombjr OP
5,309 posts
 
I returned from my trip, took videos showing hookup and recorded noise. Just sent to seller. Tomorrow is going to be the end of seller's hope that I am doing something wrong.

Noise even with nothing connected, just preamp to amp. Both channels, all input selections, 3 videos recorded noise increasing as preamp volume is raised.

Tube placement is quadruple checked, they sent me a photo with the USA and Russian tube designations clearly shown.
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