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Catch 22 in turntable setup
Sounds like Technics may have made an error in the TT if you have the correct specs for the Grado. 
Best power conditioner?
It's system,home,and user dependent. 
Help with set-up of Empire 598III Turntable
I would set it after all else is set.On page 5,they tell you to reset it after several record plays.With this said,setting it afterwards must be the way to go since they want it recalibrated after setup.This would be my best guess. 
Very slight "Hiss"
Very common in various audio products. 
Ferrous damping weight OK?
Thats a lot of weight.Make sure the case and feet can support it.Keep an eye on heat buildup also. 
Moderate Priced Integrated Amp
The Creek 5350SE is a great amp. 
right-angle plug on power cord
Thats a good idea to see if they will custom make you a PC with the angle plug. 
Power cord heiarchy
I start with the digital source first.See what sounds best there.Then the preamp.Power amp last.This works for me. 
right-angle plug on power cord
One of these may work.There are electricians on here that may give more help.This will give you a start. [http://www.hubbellcatalog.com/wiring/catalogpages/section-i.pdf][http://www.drillspot.com/products/130071/Leviton_8315-CAT_Plug] 
Do all FM tuners need alignment eventually?
If it isn't broke,why fix it. 
advent eq
I don't think they have any idea what they were looking for.Somebody gave the answer for the Advent question,and they reposted the same question again,same day.There was at least 6 different brands of those kind of units.I don't remember any of th... 
How is online radio so transparent?
Here is one.[http://music.aol.com/radioguide/bb] 
Vintage upgrade
I don't know any sources for one.Maybe a used TT. One may pop up for sale somewhere that may have a cracked dust cover but have low hours on it selling for a good price.If your bearing seams ok,it may keep on going.Who knows how popular your model... 
vintage tuner: McIntosh or Sansui?
This site may help some.[http://www.fmtunerinfo.com/] 
Vintage upgrade
Is your motor starting to vibrate causing it to hum?