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DC Motor Speed Issues
Is the table designed to be driven by a flat mylar belt or by an O-ring belt?  The belt thickness affects the platter speed. 
Does it ever bother you
Technical knowledge is very important to be able to maximize the performance of your equipment.  90% of audio performance can be explained and or measured, with the remaining 10% subjective and preference.  If your question is towards technical ja... 
Redpoint TT
Try calling Wes Bender Studio as they carry Redpoint TT 
Redpoint TT
Why don't you just call Redpoint? 
Proportion of expenses
Front end - house mortgageApplication - Midsize CarSpeakers - Children’s college education 
Phoenix Engineering speed control
Where is the hum coming from?  The table itself or through the speakers?  Your post suggests the table.  Try moving the Phoenix products away from the table.  Also, try plugging the Phoenix into another power outlet. 
Decision Decision Decision between Cary and Audio Research Sound
An old tube will roll off the highs and sound less dynamic.  From a physical standpoint, the Getter flashing will shrink in size and get cloudy around the edges.Nice Kt88 output tubes are around $50ea, therefore, the Sli-80 would need 4 and the Cl... 
Decision Decision Decision between Cary and Audio Research Sound
I would highly recommend the Cary over the ARC integrated amp, but like the previous poster, I have a great fondness for the ARC Classic 30/60 series of amps.  IMHO, some of ARC's most musical amps.  
Should I consider a cartridge upgrade?
Your JMW 9 is a 9 inch arm and VPI does not make a direct swap out 9 inch 3D arm, therefore, you can purchase a 10" 3D arm and VPI will provide you with a mounting plate that attached to your SS plinth to make sure that your new longer 3D tonearm ... 
Should I consider a cartridge upgrade?
You have a very good cartridge.  Possible upgrades include:  1) Change the JMW 9 arm for a JMW 10 3D.  VPI will sell you a mounting board that attaches to your old JMW 9 plinth holes and is drilled for the 3D arm.  Easy replacement/upgrade2) Add a... 
Any problem with Cary SLI-80 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER
No worries with a SLI-80 five years or less.  The Cary has both 4 and 8 ohm impedance switch on the back of the amp.   
Any problem with Cary SLI-80 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER
The SLI-80 has been produced since 1989 and has stood the test of time.  If the amp is ever need of repair, the point to point wiring makes it easy to work on by most qualified techs.  The only achilles heal that I know of is that over time a coup... 
Shuguang Black Treasure CV181-Z
If you like the Shuguang, you should try the Psvane CV181-TII tubes. 
Dan D'Agostino Is Making 'Big Iron' Again - 800 wpc Monoblocks
I would guess the retail on Dan's new amplifier to be around $450 per pound. 
Cry for Help! DEAD Mark Levinson 335
Be prepared to spend the current market value of the amps to facilitate an authorized ML repair.  Make sure you really love the amp before you proceed.