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Tube filament brightness
It is fairly common to see difference; that is that the openings/area is different, not that the glow is different.Remember: tubes are handmade. 
Wyetech Labs Ruby Std preamp - any views?
About remote-control; I fitted a Bent-Audio (TAP) in my friends OPAL. Bent-Audio also have other systems. 
Amplifier Input Impedance
Low input impedance is an advantage regarding noise, and a disadvantage regarding flexiblilty... 
which tube preamp
I would choose Cary... 
NuForce P-20 Pre... upgrade to?
Since I have been greeted with silence... I have done some tube-rolling in the BAT!(Warning, I do not think VK approves this)I have tried generic-russian 6N6P tubes with good result, and now playing with 6N23P (= russian 6922).This may be stretchi... 
Ortofon 2M Black or Dynavector 20x2
Dynavector...or save some, and try an AT-33PTG II 
Review: Empire Scientific,Co. 4000DIII Cartridge
Do not forget that the old Empires (and many other pre-80's carts) likes to be setup "tail-high" (arm lifted slightly)Arne K 
Prevent stylus wear?
I can recommend the AT-lift, it works perfect, and is probably the best "auto-lifter" ever made. Not cheap, but I rather pay the price for a new, than a over-the-top-price on fleabay for a secon-hand unit...After all, (premature) retipping a good ...