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Many thanks guys....and Half Life hit the jackpot..the datasheet actually states it's a drop-in replacement for the 2SK146...with a better noise figure....the Amber may live again...!!...I was nearly giving up...actually started looking for a used QA403... I do need to come clean and admit I don't own any Carver gear...although have repaired some in my time. ...does that count...?

@Kurt - Discogs is simply bloated. Kevin Lewandoski (who i used to work with at Intel) had a great idea, initially, but then he made the tool a 'once size fits all' tool. Can find a recording, ok, create the entry yourself - but DON'T insert Bonnie Rait under 'Folk' music! Don't create multiple releases because YOUR copy doesnt match that of another entry that utilizes THE EXACT SAME INFO other than the genre or order of performers. There is a lot of chaff that goes with discogs: Too many genres for one recording. Infighting among submitters/moderators with no guidance on how to avoid hiccups. Sellers who are shady, buyers who want the world for nothing (yes, I know, it is no different than eBay). All-in-all what started out as method to curate ones collection has become a black hole of useless information. Even the Forums have become polluted with politics, in-fighting, and other facets that you find on facebook. I keep discogs around for one reason: Insurance purposes. If something were to happen to my collection (fire, storm damage, burglary), then I have an idea as to replacement value. But I WILL NOT buy or sell from the site.

I can't complain, Rick. Just getting older, not wiser!

The Pretenders Brass In Pocket

Hey dog, I remember you. Hope all is well.

Ray Charles & His Orchestra Baby Don't You Cry

Dusty Springfield All Cried Out

S.O.S. Band Take Your Time (Do It Right)

Kool & The Gang Ladies Night

I just took a quick run to one of my favorite food trucks (It's a "thing" around here) and they were playing this; I was surprised as most of them don't provide music...

Boy, this sounds good on my Mission 770 computer speakers...powered of course, by my Caver M1,0t amp. Love it, love it love it! RBIRD... I mean HappyEar!

My daily dose. The Rippingtons, Tourist In Paradise (album)

Dan Fogelberg Longer

Kenny Rogers & Kim Carnes Don't Fall In Love With A Dreamer

Bobby Vinton Blue Velvet

Ruby & The Romantics Our Day Will Come

Spinners/Cupid I've Loved You For A Long Time

Kenny Loggins This Is It

Welcome to The Carversite!

Welcome back or welcome newbie or whatever! Mr. M500t resurfaces, good to see you back! I hope everything is well with you and your family.

Ambrosia Biggest Part Of Me

Robbie Dupree Steal Away