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amplifier with volume control
Buy a good quality stepped attenuator and a project box, 2 pairs of female RCA jacks and build your own.  
Ultrasonic LP Cleaning vs. “Thread Type” Cleaning (Keith Monks/Loricraft/etc.)
As a retired goldsmith; I can assure you that the only process that cleans items more thoroughly than ultrasound is live steam; which, obviously would not be much of an idea for vinyl LP records! 
what is the best cassette tape maker in your experience?
I was always happy with high-bias Memorex 
Rotel RA-1592 MK II or something else to deliver around 200W to B&W towers around $3000?
Krell, Parasound or Crown  
DIY cables question
Get a spool of 5-9’s fine silver 18 AWG and  some PTFE tubing with an ID large enough to accommodate your wire. Terminate them with hard-drawn 8 AWG fine silver wire pin terminals. Better than any commercial cables no matter the price.   
The best tube poweramp. . What do you think about ?
Buying^^^ 
The best tube poweramp. . What do you think about ?
I’m buy Ming a pair of Raphaelite CSM45 mono blocks  
Power cord choice?
A good quality isolation transformer feeding sn audiophile grade power conditioner is the best you can ever do.  
Turntable isolation platform Recommendations?
Pastry slab ^^^ 
Turntable isolation platform Recommendations?
Marble pastry balance and Sorbothane feet  
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Good. Thanks for that information.  
Allison and Snell - Against the Wall
Mount on or in front of^^^ 
Allison and Snell - Against the Wall
Martin-Logan Mike’s several models designed tomoin on or fire in front of your walls.  
Power cord choice?
I’ve always made my own; using 16/3 old-fashion style fabric covered cable, hospital grade plugs & locking IEC  connectors. While I’ll readily admit I can’t hear any differences between mine and the stock ones; mine definitely are a lot more a... 
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Inadvertently posted the edit link. Pease do not edit my system!