Great perseverance, Marty..
A 5 minute job next time you buy a DE !
After taking your advise to go to Marks (& got away without buying a machine
) I knew mine wasn't right.
I'm not happy with the mounting at the moment (if someone was to look, it does look a bit backyardish) but I've bought a set of MDF ring spacers for 4" speakers on Ebay. $8.95. They will be sprayed black then put in.
Not sure if I would buy another D.E...Not that I dislike them, but other than a GNR I think that would be it. (although the LAH was a sleeper and not expected)...
I really love the Sys 11 Williams. Such a nice game to play. But I should spread the love to a Gottlieb, a Stern (to keep wifey happy) and I wouldn't mind an Alvin G as I know nothing about them...
To be honest, any machine that comes along at the right price I wont discriminate!