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How do I replace an outlet?
If you have to ask you should probably call an electrician. 
CD Treatments-Which ones do you like?
Mapleshade "Ionoclast" gun is quite spiffy for CDs and Cables 
Tube Preamps with Bass?
Don't know what your budget is, but try BWS Consulting at BWS-Tube.com 
Cheap tweaks...What would YOU reccomend?
clean wall outlet connections with end of pipe cleaner moderately wettened (not soaking wet) w/ Pro Gold or similar... 
Power Cords Snake Oil ??
The units of energy (Joule) are Kg-m x m per second x second, where kg is mass, m is distance, and seconds are unit of time. Thus, the (only) factors that can be involved in changing energy (decreasing or increasing it) are mass, distance and time... 
What is your price range for used vinyl?
There is something very satisfying about buying records for a dollar or two at yard sales and such; if the price exceeds 5 or 10 bucks the LP better be very special indeed. 
Best Cheap acoustic wall treatments?
Sorry to be bearer of not so good news, but acoustic ceiling tiles suck; and they seem like such a good idea in theory, but they do something strange to the phase of the signal; nevertheless, happy if they worked for you just the same... 
What time do you wear?
Timex Atlantis 100. Can't beat it with a stick. 
Power Cords Snake Oil ??
"The more I know about physics the more I'm drawn to metaphysics." -- Albert Einstein 
Tube Amps and young children - avoiding burns etc.
If you want an amp enough, even tho' it might be open chassis, you will probably learn quickly how to make it child-proof, e.g. construct a cage around it or place it out of reach. The good news for a child is he/she will only touch a hot tube onc... 
CD Treatments-Which ones do you like?
small blue rings from Compact Dynamics (makers of Optrix) that adhere to play side of CD around spindle hole; excellent at reducing any tendency of CD to slip during play. 
The Listening Chair - What type do you use?
Got maple arm chair kit from Shaker Workshops. Less than 200, little more for cherry. Extremely sturdy and proper height; doesn't have the drawback of cushioned chairs like Ikea Puong that does something strange to the sound I found. The shaker ch... 
Best Live Recording on LP
Dave Mason's double live album is a terrific recording, so are Get Yer Ya Ya's Out and Lou Reed's Rock & Roll Animal... 
Best drink while listening to your rig?
"Green Dragon" - one shot 100 proof vodka, one shot gin, one shot lime vodka, one shot Triple Sec, grapefruit juice in large goblet. Second choice is "Flaming Rabbit." 
Inactive speakers in the room...any effect?
agree wholeheartedly with twl about speakers and phones in room