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Originally Posted by DaveWM
well it maybe the problem, I have found that if you just use them they often get better. I just picked up another made in 1975, it seems to be working fine, the biggest issue is often dirty controls, but again use will often fix that as well.
One thing about tubes, often new ones are bad so its always a good idea to at least test a new tube for shorts before using it.
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I'll be sure to check it the new tube. I got in the habit of checking replacement tubes or any replacement part before install. Thanks for the reminder though! Easy to get in a hurry, and forget once in a while. While double checking the value of a capacitor, I noticed R404 looks blown apart 9 Shown in pic). Seems like it should be round. Is it the thermistor? The set does seem to be working better each time I power it up.