dill

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New expensive power cord for amp and no change in sound?
"If power cords really made a big difference wouldn't component manufacturers be putting better stock cords on? " - I am not sure many say they make a "big difference" and component builders are well aware of the aftermarket cable industry. Knowi... 
New expensive power cord for amp and no change in sound?
Did you put the old one back in to see if you notice a change?  
Record player sounds out of tune and "wavy"
I am not familiar with any turntables in that price range and did a search, found this. You might check your local CraigsList, Facebook marketplace, etc. for Pioneer, Marantz, Technics, https://www.vinylrecordday.org/turntables/turntables-under... 
Record player sounds out of tune and "wavy"
Don’t know if it fixable or not, just not worth to try. Could be a belt issue, could be a problem with the arm mechanism, could be the cartridge. You might be damaging your records too.  
Record player sounds out of tune and "wavy"
That is a bottom of the line turntable made between 1991-2001, toss it.  
Shipping company recommendations for large speakers?
Craters & Freighters https://www.cratersandfreighters.com/    
Wire break-in safe without speakers?
If you contact "Luminator" over at the Audio Asylum forum, Lummy will condition your cord of cords with the Cable Cooker for a fee & return shipping.  
Wire break-in safe without speakers?
"Would the RCA cables break in just hanging off the playing CD player?" - No, has to have a completed and live circuit ...  
Wire break-in safe without speakers?
The Cable Cooker https://www.thecablecooker.com/    
Best way to sell a record collection
" However it’s time consuming, and be prepared to deal with disgruntled customers on the other end.  Some people get angry if the record has normal surface noise, and then there is the real possibility that it might be damaged by the shipping comp... 
Accuphase or Leben for heavy metal
Accuphase E600  
Best way to sell a record collection
"it’s pretty painful to list them and mail them one by one at the post office" - nah, I print the shipping labels though the eBay system and just give them to my mailman. "So selling one at a time and dealing with shipping is hassle free and wor... 
Best way to sell a record collection
Sold my vinyl gear and am in the process of selling my albums now. I use eBay, ordered cardboard record mailers and ship USPS Media Mail. Sold about 350 so far in less than a year and a half and have about 150 to go. I get good prices and the proc... 
**Smoking integrated tube amp, advice needed:
Take it to a repair person or return it using the eBay return policy.  
Silver Speaker Cables
Since the OP started this thread over a year and a half ago, one might conclude the choice has been made by now.