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What is the VERY BEST CD album you've ever heard?
A favorite... https://www.discogs.com/release/9415460-Last-Forever-Trainfare-Home DeKay  
Fender Blues JR IV or fender 94’ twin.
I would look for a variable wattage amp - like the Supro Amulet 10 combo.   DeKay  
What are some good things to do when going to an audition
I have a short list of things to take... Gum, mints, toothbrush, floss, tissues, pens/pencils, sunglasses, reading glasses, phone charger, hair bands, bobby pins, nail file, Advil, Starbucks gift cards, a book, lotion, granola bars, chapstick, si... 
Women Who Rock
Didn't catch her name...   DeKay  
Looking for cartridge recommendations
OK, try that with what you have and if it sounds good pop $60 for a new stylus. $60 well spent as you then have a viable backup for whatever cartridge you try experiment with in the future. I'm not against trying new gear, but always suggest get... 
Onkyo Integra M-588
Sorry, I reversed the 1.0/.1 duties, but assume you got the drift.   DeKay (always putting his T-Shirt on backwards).  
A SHOCKING DISCOVERY ABOUT DIGITAL AUDIO
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A SHOCKING DISCOVERY ABOUT DIGITAL AUDIO
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Better story teller than Edmund Fitzgerald?
I like Neil...   DeKay  
Better story teller than Edmund Fitzgerald?
Never mind (the above)... Thought you wrote hysterical.   DeKay  
Better story teller than Edmund Fitzgerald?
Like this?   DeKay  
going from tube preamp to solid state
Here's one you might be interested in (Google the model # to find the US/Canadian vendor). I'm not a 6sn7 fan either (preamp gain and as driver tubes).   DeKay  
Looking for cartridge recommendations
I would go with a replacement stylus (approx. $60) for your FC+ or try the latest version (V3?) of the Grado Prestige Gold or Silver for well under $300. I like the less expensive Grado cartridges in my system. Yes, you need a higher output cart... 
Looking for cartridge recommendations
Here are spec's for the 850's phono stage (it's for higher output cartridges)... Input sensitivity: 6.5mV (mic), 2.5mV (MM) The "mic" spec is for Phono 2 (2.5mV = Phono 1).   DeKay  
Why do we stop listening to new music as we get older?
I'm 68 and do not care for "most" of the contemporary popular music I've sampled via Youtube and cable TV. On the flip side I just watched "Marcel The Shell With Shoes On" and liked it.   DeKay