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Better story teller than Edmund Fitzgerald?
Another vote for Harry Chapin’s Greatest Stories Live. Listening to this as I type. Not only is it full of musical stories of all sorts, the recording quality is excellent, especially for a live recording. You have to love this double LP.  
FAVORITE POWER CABLE under $100 (1M)
Supra Lorad 2.5 with connectors of your choice. Several nice reviews online you can check out.    
Name 3 songs where audio quality and song quality completely align
While several albums above are favorites of my youth--great albums--they would never make it to the finals in the "demo album" shootout.    
Is Imaging Worth Chasing?
+1 edcyn. For me imaging is crucial.  Consequently, I have a dedicated audio room and everything is set up to maximize this quality.  I don't mind sitting in one place to enjoy my music.  I also do not believe you need to spend "high end" dollar... 
SET amplifier (for AvantGarde Duo's-original) recommendations
I can suggest the Erhard Ray. Listening to it right now. Will come in under way under budget. Dead quiet. Premium transformers. Suggest you wear Depends as you may lose control of bodily functions. 
How long do speakers last?
The surrounds are all rubber on those drivers.  Clarity Cap on the tweeter.  I would worry more about my hearing going bad before the speakers do.  
DIY Amp
Can't imagine this would not fit the bill.    
Do Turntables sound better with time?
And the truth, like most things in life, lies somewhere in between.    
Do Turntables sound better with time?
Most all mechanical things have a break in period. You did not state if you are using the built in phono preamp but that would be another item to consider. How audible are these factors? All depends but seems no reason to doubt what you have noted.  
Marantz,..then vs. now.
Depends.  Their reference series gear is of excellent build and sound quality and certainly would be competitive with other "high end" gear.  The Marantz badge also is applied to other products that are more mainstream.  
Basement Listening Room With Superior Walls
So are you in the process of building your home?  
Interesting situation! Do we need this....
To answer your question........no.  
48gbps Hdmi 2.1 Cable Recommendations
Supra.    
Sad to hear the good people at Timbernation had a fire (and no insurance).
Even if it was an intentional decision, I would have a hard time looking down on someone who made a decision to not carry insurance if they are willing to accept the risk and consequences.  The insurance industry is corrupt, greedy, and sorely in ... 
Best Basic CD Player (no SACD, USB, etc.)
Just before the holidays several dealers were offering the Denon DCD-1600NE for $899 (normal price $1499).  Couldn't resist at that price. I can highly recommend this player.  The price has gone up since but it is still a very good bargain.  Well ...