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How to restore faded veneer due to sunlight?
Leave them alone, man, leave them alone. 
Speaker height vs ceiling height
Yes, there can be too much bass, easily. In smaller room. 
Speaker height vs ceiling height
I do not really qualify to address the issue, but intuitively I would certainly leave couple of feet between speakers and ceiling for dynamic speakers. Panels might tolerate less space above them, I guess. And horns...I have no idea. 
Is there an average life span for a preamp?
Yes, but it is unknowable for each particular case. 
Rega, Music Hall or VPI
Your first and your last decent table could be Nottingham. No upgrades, no need. I will keep my Spacedeck until I am prepared to spend at least $5k on used table/arm, that's $10k new set-up. Simple, reliable, sounds big and confident.I am not fami... 
Interconnect Help
What do you use now? Is it for digital, analog or both? What is the rest of your system? It is hard to recommend anything without knowing it. 
Rowlands
Maybe owning Pass amp would be worth changing the decor a little.I am very surprised with Rowland's way of doing business. Very very strange and unexpected. 
Advice on first MC cartridge
I would first think about upgrading the phonostage. You would waist your money otherwise. If you want $1500 new cartridge you would want, say, $2500-$3000 new phono stage.But frankly, if I were you I would replace the entire front end including ph... 
Are you an Audiophile?
Mrtennis has a valid point, I think. This kind of people are here too. 
Are you an Audiophile?
Thank you, I didn't know that. 
French Doors
I suggest 5 inch thick steel door with three custom locks and keys. Anything less - the kids and visitors will find their way there. 
Are you an Audiophile?
Nor do you qualify if you cannot hear the difference between 4ft and 5ft power cords of the same model. 5ft always sounds better, by the way. 
Are you an Audiophile?
One component every two/three years except cartridges and cables perhaps. 
Are you an Audiophile?
I am also quite selective in what music I buy. Usually, it is 10-15 records a year and a few cds. But then I don't care much whether I pay $5 or $75 for a piece, condition is much more important. 
HELP-woofer moves alot when playing lps
No, that's not that, I do listen to records but don't have such damn thing.