Delta 3200, Xtol and me

Hi all- After thoroughly studying the responses of this group, I decided to test some 120 3200 (exposed @3200) and straight Xtol for 9 min @68 degrees. First 30sec of constant agitation, then invert tank for 5 sec every 30. Then stop bath, fix, rinse, perma wash, and final rinse. The negatives are drying as we speak...images appear maybe a bit thin, but there is a fairly dense base (a decidedly grey color). The Ilford lettering on the side appears to be black, but not overblown. What I find most disturbing is an occasional dense streak that seems to originate at the edge of the frame and extends about half the way across...but only on 3 of 12 pics (of course, this includes the most promising pics). I mixed up the Xtol today...the part A pack was caked, and since I had read that was a BAD thing, I opened another to find it powder. Part B took and enormously long time to dissolve, but was completely dissolved before use...Any and all thoughts on these results appreciated...Thanks. Deb

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