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I have always found PayPal quite helpful ....  
Fluance RT85N Reference Turntable - budget, or not ?
Steve, Great discussion ... all digital now; thinking of entering the analog world.  Learned a lot! Thanks!!  
Okay, that's it -- I'm done (unless I win the lottery)
@deep_333     Love it ... so true!!  
Help me build up a jazz album collection. Can you suggest a must have album?
Moses Yoofee Trio (MYT) New jazz group, Germany ... insane, not kidding ... great suggestions atop!   https://www.discogs.com/release/33061485-Moses-Yoofee-Trio-MYT?srsltid=AfmBOoqNBt8-VGDsZ7nnYpPUcgl6VvXGO6Jai9iYjNz4nxrZJgdyN1ll  
Best $10-15K bookshelf speaker?
Sonus Faber Amatori might fit the bill ...    https://www.overtureav.com/brands/speakers/bookshelf/sonus-faber-bookshelf/sonus-faber-electa-amator-iii/    
Streamer, no DAC please?
    @larseand The Wiim claims seem dubious.  They aren't:   https://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2024/07/19/the-wiim-ultra-review-unreal-hifi-value-for-real/#google_vignette      
$3500 floor standing speakers used. What would be your choice ?
Revel plus one ... you cannot go wrong  
Stereo Times review on the Tekton Design Encore Monitor
Thanks @teajay ... great review!  
Who's winning?
Inflation  
Tampa Audio Expo 2025
Great post ... thanks OP!!  
Has anyone tried these SnugPlugs?
I think the concept is prolonging use of an already ruined outlet  
What's the weakest link in my stereo set up? I live in a townhome, so limited on space.
Focal speakers only go down to 55 Hz ... so @travelinjack is probably the best suggestion; your TT set up is commendable; upgrades with cart et cetera will be marginal compared to opening up the low end! Switch the Cambridge out on next upgrade a... 
Any piece of equipment you currently dream of ?
If I could acquire a Backert Pre for 1800 I would be happy: can't justify 5K ... my hearing just isn't worth it!!  
LoFi
I had my Odyssey Tempest preamp serviced recently. In preparation, i picked up an interim, APT Holman Pre. To my chagrin the vintage Holman bested the OT ... not by a little Why not pick up a temp unit?    
Network DAC suggestions? Wiim Pro? ...
@grinnell plus one ...