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Tube recommendation for Audio Research LS-2b?
I own also a ls22 and i measured that my EI ecc88 have a fillamentcurrent togheter of 1.6A[incl.relay circuit].that is already to high for 1.5A max.LM317!For example a 7308 have more current than that. 
ARC Ref 3 bad tube?
In mine opinion a white residue at the top of the tube mean it is no longer vacuum anymore the getter wil be gone then,you should replace it, and be carefull put it in again so nothing will crack. 
New cables, help
Maybe your problems lies elsewhere in your system,are you sure everything is okay?Like impedance poweramp versus ls26 or tubes worn out, or not matched,or look for things that might sends digital signals like umts,wireless tel.etc. 
ARC LS22 and pre tubes
V1 and v2 is the first stage ,v3,v4 is a cathode follower,v5 and v6 second stage and v7,8 cathode followers.Most important of all is to pair the inside tubes as close together[v1,2,,5,6]And you can not leave tubes out! 
how to re terminate my cardas hexlink golden 5c
Sure it will matter why do you think it is named hexlink? 
Tonearm cable recommendations...
If you like the sound of the vdh 502 you certainly love the vdh 501 hybride Silver[pure silver litze]that sounds a lot better,more detailled,smoother hi"s,no harshness. 
how to re terminate my cardas hexlink golden 5c
Thank you for your response,but i have no difficulties with soldering[my occupation].I am sorry i am not very clear.I do not no wich 3 color wires i should put together for the hot side,that is 3 wires-hot and 3neg.Rik 
how to re terminate my cardas hexlink golden 5c
Hi,Theo,well i just bought them on the net without the rca plugs.Rik 
mounting cardas golden 5c
Hi, do you also know how to re-terminate the hexlink for RCA? 
Pure silver wire: solid, stranded or Litz wire?
Hi Aber23 Well it is a lot better than the original d501 and as the std.SME cable.But it is silver so it depends on your equipment.But it is not too clear.I had always VDH cables The Revelation speakercable and Thunderline interlinks.that is a goo... 
Pure silver wire: solid, stranded or Litz wire?
Hi Aber23, i own myself the D501 Silver hybride,the pure Silver signal wires are coated with transparent laquer just like the jubilee interconnect.The 501 or 502 hybride are bare stranded.Rik 
Tonearm Cable advice needed
You can try a vandenHul 501 Silver litze but do not forget the internal wires of your p.u.arm.I own also the lp12 and i mounted on the back of the turntable female rca plugs and from cartrige to the rca plugs silver litze wire[multistranded]in one... 
Pure silver wire: solid, stranded or Litz wire?
Sorry if i misunderstand you[i am from Holland]but iknow a supplier here in holland:van den Hul who has for example the 501[pure] Silver litze phono interlink and many others.