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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
lewm
13,499 posts
 
First thing I’d do is remove the wood case. It impedes cooling. Tubes will last longer without it. Keep it for resale value.
elliottbnewcombjr OP
5,784 posts
 
I agree removing cases on many tube units, however:

That design has all the tubes mounted in a row out of the back, similar to that McIntosh, except, Luxman wisely put the row of tubes up high, above the in/out cables. It’s got a decent vented grille, no way I would remove that Rosewood case which is a major draw for me.
jperry
2,471 posts
 
I agree. There is plenty of ventilation and the case is too beautiful
lewm
13,499 posts
 
Well, you don’t own it, so there is no controversy. I just said what I would do, because I am not an interior decorator.
elliottbnewcombjr OP
5,784 posts
 
Interior Designer, not Decorator! I am more like an un-licensed Architect.
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