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How do you clean your RCA female inside ?
99.9% Isopropyl alcohol, then Deox-It, then Caig Pro-Gold, all applied with a folded pipe cleaners. 
Any good Audio stores in and around Portland?
The Audio Gallery (503-699-8888,Lake Oswego), Echo Audio (503-223-2292), Stereotypes (503-280-0910), Pearl Audio/Video (503-222-2599), Chambers Audio (503-221-0465) and Stereoholic (info@stereoholic.com) both (appointment only). 
Vacuum tube tester repair
Post your question to the Usenet Newsgroup:rec.antiques.radio+phonoI am sure you will get the help you need. 
Cartridge selection & output “mV” MM vs. MC Help
This site might answer your tech. questions 1 & 2.http://www.kabusa.com/pregain.htm 
Pass Aleph 30 vs. J
Yes, go with Aleph 3 ...not the 30 
Help a vinyl-phile with a digital upgrade
I have the Cairn Fog (with upsampler) and like it very much. Make sure you have balanced inputs if you consider the Fog. 
custom built rack's.
I would have my wife or girlfriend get estimates from several plastic surgeons before you go out and just "buy a rack". 
Cartridge Tacking Problems - Help please
I have the same tonearm on a VPI. I suggest adjusting the vertical tracking angle using the allen screw on the side of the mounting bracket near the plinth. Lower the arm so the bottom plane of the cartridge is very slightly lower in the rear than... 
I am openning a shop. What equipment should I sell
If you have to ask these questions, you are not even close to being educated or prepared for a venture into store front audio, sorry ... 
Cable Re-termination
Check out Moon Audio, they are active on AudiogoN. http://www.moon-audio.com/ 
WHAT WOULD CAUSE JC-1 MONOBLOCK TO SELF DESTRUCT?
Ask John Curl, he is a regular here. http://www.audioasylum.com/audio/general/bbs.html 
Anyone with experience with ZU products?
I use ZU Varial, Xaus and Wax with my Pass gear, I do prefer NBS power cables. I am very happy with the quality construction, sound & customer support. A good value. Check out eBay for good prices on new cables. 
Kenwood L-02 tuner actually a unicorn
It does exist: http://www.fmtunerinfo.com/kenwood.html 
How Screwed Am I?
Very screwed! And you will continue to be as long as you listen to Bose speakers .... 
reel to reel help
I have one that might be just the ticket on eBay right now. Email me for the link .... graham