My questions have finally answered themselves so its not neccessary to go through this again,but,most times any concerns i have regarding vintage gear,this is the place i look to first.

I'm willing to gladly share my little, but specific knowledge about a certain period of STARs and Premier's, at any time here. And I assume that most/ all members think the same of their lore at this great place. Wouldn't pay for it, wouldn't take money for it.

If you didn't get the answer for free, you wouldn't get it by putting bucks on the desk. Why should someone say: 'well, I know the answer, but it's worth something ... - so I refrain from pushing the reply button!'

I don't believe that the commercial aspect is - or should be - a vivid part of this forum (besides the 'sales' section and the 'what it is worth' queries - and even there sometimes not).

Ralf