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
I wanted vintage, small, tubes,

but, this SS caught my attention. 

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisa99gf-marantz-sc-7-solid-state

loaded with features (except auto-loudness for low volume listening). see front and back.

the built-in mc variable loading a big draw, and I like my L-Pads, for speakers with no adjustments, the 3 band tone control should perk or tame for any space live or dead. see bypass ye purists!
Gosh, cmariner1.
How interesting and insightful!
And on only your second post. One can but hope all your future remarks will be as profound...