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Sound Pressure Meter for Android
Thanks to all: @audio_guy_uofw Yes, I agree that a inexpensive sound level meter may be an option.  Thanks for the lead on BAFX Products. @baylinor - Good point. I can imagine the frustration this mistake has cause more than a few...  
Sound Pressure Meter for Android
 kofibaffour - Thanks!  
Pre Amp Question. Old or New?
OP it seems that a few of the replies read as adds for one product or another.  Read carefully....  
Develop a hierarchy for phono playback
+1 bdp24 Transducers always have the largest impact on sound transmission.  
Speaker choice without need for deep bass
I recently heard the Acora book shelf-ish speakers (~40 lb each), sitting upon their own sub, the Bedrock.   The front end was all VAC. It was one of the few systems that has ever impressed me. Good hunting.  
How hot is too hot?
I measured ~64 C at the top of my Preamp, directly above a 6550.   I call the manufacturer, who confessed that they did not track operating temps. A few months later the temp lowered to ~52 C.   After rolling tubes, my other 6550s are operating ... 
New Review on Pine Tree Audio cables
A very 'single-ended' recommendation, i.e. without context. I read the earlier Stereo Times review for this cable.  Both that review and this click-bate sound like an advertisement, and nothing more...   I hope they are that good, otherwise even... 
Cutting Amplifiers
off the top of my head...add to the list:  ERC vinyl (from England)  Stan Ricker from MoFi (he also mastered many early Windham Hill LPs at 1/2 speed)  TACET Vacuum Tube Logic (VTL) Harmonia Mundi (I expect...) of course, many labels had som... 
Record Storage Problem
P.S. I am currently in the S.E. US, where it is hot and steamy for 6 months of the year.  
Record Storage Problem
My collection, ask one point was 4,200 or so, has always been in SEALED outer sleeves (the resealing type).  Not a hint of mold.  They have been in every floor of the house, without issue. Even the LPs that I gave away and sat in an unconditioned... 
Are there any recording artists you just can’t listen too?
Wow, great question... A. I was astonished how bad Prince's music is.  I played Purple Rain, and without disclosing the title or artist, my wife yelled from  the kitchen "Make It Stop!".  Normally she is very tolerant, even engaged. B. Diana (ma... 
Will a high quality preamp really make a difference in sound?? Also speaker cable
Yes, and Yes  +1 Everything Matters!   Preamp may matter more than most other items (system dependent).  
Experiences with Oppo Service?
Thanks for the information and insight.  Like many, I use my OPPO for watching movies (in a TV only system). Should it break, I will probably look around for a reasonable a different unit... Best  
Maybe critical listening skills are bad?
@ erik_squires Great topic... During the past few years I have reducing my collection, replacing gear, rolling tubes, etc.  So I have had the same challenges, thousands of times. To me: A. 'critical listening skills' are just that... critical.... 
Audio Research LS28/SE, Ref 5/SE … what do you like better?
At your stated price range for new (15k-18k) and preference for ARC preamps, have you considered a ARC Reference 6SE?   It is the current-model ARC Preamp may be in your price range. The MSRP is currently 22.5K, and I expect you can find one in y...