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My 6922 Tubes Are Too Bright!
I rolled tubes frequently with that amp.  I stopped on Amprex 6DJ8.   
What amps should I audition?
Rock on! 
Amp Repair Grade: F
Sometimes these old school people are repair treasures. As a valued customer would let them fix the problem.  If not, move on.  McStuff is usually rebuildable.   
Spam threads gone wild...
@grinnell   Condo is still available.  Trade for your speakers. 
Power Cord suggestion please
I agree with Sleepwalker.   
Power Conditioners: Audioquest Niagara 5000 or Shunyata Denali 6000S
Take your time doing your research.  I have looked at all of the above units.  Each is a great product.  Once you have one, you know it!   
Amp Repair Grade: F
When you find a good shop, you're lucky! 
how are you testing your own tubes?
I think knowing what you are testing helps determine correlative measurements that could determine performances.  Tubes tested from various houses are provided with multiple measurement data.  With that in mind, use the right measurements per appl... 
Power conditioner or outlet?
Something is better than nothing.I feel the front end benefits from clean power provided by better power conditioner products such as your Shunyata.  I feel amps should be unrestricted, so you have two choices.  Power conditioner products that wil... 
FM antennas.............Does ANBODY still make them?
I have used the Magnum Dynalab ST-2 Omnidirectional with good results.  Experiment with the location and keep the cable run short as possible.  You can find Black Magnum indoor antennas on eBay for a few $$.  Real cool units.For DXing, in Florida,... 
insurance and shipping with UPS
I often get packages from mfg with g-force shock watch labels.  shockwatch.com    
I've got the Summertime Blues. Power conditioner necessary?
Is you system worth protecting?  You need to be using some power plan and keep upgrading as you can.   
Replace my Adcom 555
Adcom GFA - 555 and 555II, 80’s product, were good power amps that could drive all kinds of setups with 200 watts+ for hours. The new Adcom amps are great replacements for your older unit.  Lots of technology upgrades.  If you like your old Adcom ...