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100W+ solid-state amps known for beautiful mids
McIntosh MC30’s or MC240 
Amp craftmanship/Quality
McIntosh, that’s why I switched over to them a long time ago. I was sick of buying new stuff every couple of years. My MC 500 amp is from 98-99, and it will run for my lifetime. Also if you do have a problem they will be there like they have for t... 
Budget Phono preAmp
Ditto on the Schlitt Mani. Excellent phone pre! 
older CD transport vs newer ones.
I love my McIntosh MCT 500. Pricey but well built, smooth operating, and great sounding. You also get dsd via built in thumb drive and usb.  
Help me decide on first turntable purchase
I can tell you one thing, the Mofi ultra tracker cartridge is a fantastic MM cartridge. I got one from music direct at a discount for my classic thorens turntable and was very much surprised by the sound! Full, solid, excellent sound stage, great ... 
Capacitor
I agree with Millercarbon! Good advice.  
A MEMBER IN NEED OF SUPPORT
David, I am the retired public safety director of Okaloosa (Destin) Fl. I’ve seen many disasters and they are not easy to get thru in any way. However, there will be light at the end of the tunnel and when this is all over life will be better! Han... 
Power conditioner some say yes and some say no.
I use shunyata triton typhon combo on my main system and hydra on my vintage tube system. The key things I notice are more details, and much better focus and depth of sound stage, even noticeable by my wife. That’s a biggie.  
New to me speakers
I am a Tannoy fan. I have a pair of Churchill’s with super tweeters.  They are my forever speakers. The real deal.  
Cartridge ISOLATION; What Say You?
Houdini I mean.  
Cartridge ISOLATION; What Say You?
I was wondering about the Houdini @slaw , let us know how that works. I just gut thru putting the funk firm mat on one of my tables. It’s is so good I bought another for my vpi. If the housing is as good at the mat. I’m in.  
Amp recommendation -- McIntosh, Luxman, Yamaha
McIntosh! 
Buying from Parts Connexion
They are an excellent company. Have many parts, kits etc.  
Listening Descriptor Chart
Thank you. I was hoping something like this would surface! 
So where should the tubes be?
I agree tubes everywhere. But if your starting and want to wet your feet before you commit, phono pre, dac, preamp first, amp last. IMO