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Weght limit for SolidSteel shelf/cones?
Your are right, aluminum cones will not support the load you mention. Best to find steel or brass just to be safe, otherwise you new table will be shortly on the floor, in many pieces. 
I need some CD player suggestions please
Your lucky day. The answer is a refurb Sony 595 from SonyStyle, shipped for $60. Best is that if you don't like it, SonyStyle will pick it up for free and give you all your money back. I know, you are asking what is the catch. Well only that you n... 
Best speaker in the US $ 30-45.000,00 range
Also, add to your list the JBL Everest series. 
Best speaker in the US $ 30-45.000,00 range
For the money, you need an in home demo. All specs, dealer listening will not tell you which is best for your home. 
Tube audio under $900?
Used cayin will give you great sound and value.b 
Help me pick a phono preamp
Go for broke, the VAS Citation I pre amp, every control you need together with all the old record curves. Check it out. I own one and have tried it up against EAR and ARC units with the VAS a clear winner. 
Quality tube amp below $1k?
Look at the Cayin line, great sound, great value. 
Closest DAC to Vinyl Sound?
Your question is an oxymoron, digital is digital, analogue is analogue. Even the so called tube cd players can't get an analogue sound, IMHO. Have the Sound valves unit you mention, a great sound and value. Maybe a some point some producers will t... 
How a turntable is like a gym membership
I hear your 'vinyl' excuse, but what about the gym. Best you get back to that and do it quickly as that is a matter of life or death. Walking will not do it. Perhaps you are waiting for a convenient 'ipod' gym, you know plug your body in and it gi... 
Sound diffusion panels--do they reduce brightness?
IME, yes. I have used both the rear panels and those at the first reflection points. Speakers are well away from the room boundaries. I have also used the free standing Furutech panels. The latter can be moved around and give you some idea of what... 
to SACD or not
Need to check out the Sony 595. Do agon search for many tips. 
Eggleston Works Dianne vs. Proac Response D18
I've heard the D18, on loan, and think it is a wonderful speaker, but that was in my own system. The speaker was well broken in. Other systems may sound different. 
Has anyone tried the Mulder Audio: Snuffer
I had a dealer loan me one, and did not find in my system that it made a difference, especially as you describe. But it is best to get a loaner and try in your own system as each system's power sourcing is different. 
CD-Receiver Recommendations
Teac makes a combined unit, rather inexpensive. Best to try it in your system and see if it sounds okay. 
How "Rare" are Audio Classics, Really
Most of the classic units have been reproduced with updated parts, leading to much better sound. The 'classic' designs are currently being sold by Cayin/VAS. Their business model is to take the classic designs and reproduce them in a cost effectiv...