Thanks Paul
Problem solved. I had a bad 9 pin socket. If the tube was fully seated, I got hum in the right channel. As Imdid my testing, the tube (which didn't want to stay seated) worked its way up on the front pins (1,2,8,9) and the hum went away. Reinstalled my original socket, and all is well. Will start the Speedball install Thurs or Friday. I want to listen t o the new parts for a couple days first.
Thanks again for your help.
Brent M