Wow! thanks for all that info chuck, i had a feeling some tubes were missing up on top
One quick question: why is removing the horizontal out tube a good idea? isnt there some sort of HV going/coming out of the cap that goes on top of it; wouldnt that lead to arching if left unplugged? is there ever a time when i can put it back in and try to get a picture while im powering it up? And whats the deal with black beauties? theres some buzz about them, and I dont know what its about. Yeah, im a tv n00b
sorry.