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joeswl,

Thanks for the reply.

OK, so soldering not crimping. But can I just get any old wire and put it in (again, is something from RadioShack/Lowe's/HomeDepot ok,) or do I need to get some specialized wiring to replace the old?

I am pretty certain that the tubes in the sockets are the ones that were there when they left the factory. I don't think my wife's family members that owned the radio were the types to go fooling around with it. (but then again...) Luckily there are a few diagrams glued to the inside of the cabinet, so I think I can go off that as far as what's supposed to be where.

Thanks again.

Brian