fuzztone

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Boutique or Big Brand?
It sounds like a sub or 4 would do it.  
If a speaker cable added 1 - 2 ohms of resistance would that be?
@deludedaudiophile I’m not sure what parallel universe you reside in but I just measured some:  9 feet of Audio Arts SC-5 14 gauge - .2 8 feet of Blue Jeans Cable (Belden) - .6 15 feet of RCA zip - .3  On a Fluke 77 I’m with Alfred E. Neuma... 
Is there a facility that test cables?
Shielded is generally more constrained. Is that what you want? If you were looking for "worth it" you should have borrowed/auditioned a bunch from The Cable Co. Try a Raven Soniquil free for 45 days.  That should help you peg worth.  
BAT VK51 SE
Wierd.    
The mystery of good acoustics
Live sugar works well.  
If a speaker cable added 1 - 2 ohms of resistance would that be?
It would not be worthy of worry. Better to insert a small resistor and see if you like it. WHY??  
New to hobby: McIntosh D150 w/ McIntosh Amp vs. Rotel Separates
Work is cut out for you.  Hard for others to advise your circumstances. Welcome to the "hobby "  
Sony STR 6055 Receiver : PROTECTION QUESTION
My Sony. AVR is well protected. I just switch off the fronts when playing surround audio using my large speakers and stereo amp for the mains.  And a Solupeak for sharing amps that I sometimes switch when I forget that it's still powered up.  It ... 
Dust cover up or down?
It obviously depends on your TT and your ears.   Quite from Hoffman forum: "Bottom line: If you don't notice much of a difference, then down all the way. But just having the lid so at the minimum you can close it when you're not using it will he... 
Headphones Newbie; Senheisser HD 800s or Focal MG Clear
The ERA-1s do it all. I have them for opens and Kennertons Magni s for closed backs. Very similar (neutral) sound signatures.  
Headphones Newbie; Senheisser HD 800s or Focal MG Clear
Since you like Quad presentation be sure to audition ERA-1s.  
Ripping CD Optimally
1. flac. or wav 2.  dBpoweramp is top o the iist of "most worth it" to me. 3. I've used mostly cheap ones. They often perform better than OEM. That said, Pioneers are nice.  
Recording vinyl woes
You need Music CDRs that have paid a royalty for the priveledge of being functional. They were a tough task to acquire years ago. Good luck  CD-RWs last for years if you can get them.      
DRmare Tidal Music Converter
Loosless mp3?   There is an oxy moron.  
ECD Mikey Hit's a Homer or is he Homer.
ECD or ED?