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Two Arm Turntables
You might want to consider a Galibier Serac; http://www.galibierdesign.com/prd_serac.html It has the two arm capability you desire and leaves you with the ability to upgrade the table down the road should you suffer a recrudescence of that dreaded... 
Anyone checked out Keith Richards new book?
My copy is on its way from Amazon.In the meantime I just read a hilarious 'anti' self-help book by Jessica Pallington West "What Would Keith Richards Do?". Literally laugh out loud funny. 
Schroder sq and the new talea
Warren Buffet once described value investing as "simple but not easy". I think that can be applied to audio design. 
Should I end my search
True happiness is being satisfied with less than you have. You are happy. Quit now. 
Separate Insurance Policy - LP's, Memorabilia, Etc
Chubb insurance is terrific for this sort of specialty item. They are expensive but worth it as I had occasion to discover when we had an unfortunate problem in our house. Not affiliated with the company but a very happy customer. 
Good Horn Speakers Of Moderate Size
Aspara Acoustics. Sold by High Water Sound 
2010 RMAF Analog Reports + Meet and Greet
I'm bringing along: 1. Ray Anderson - "Blues Bred In The Bone" 2. Count Basie - "88 Basie Street" 3. Benny Carter - "Meets Oscar Peterson" 4. Ellington - "This One's For Blanton" 5. Art Farmer - "Big Blues" 6. Buck Hill -"This is Buck Hill" 7. Mil... 
proper use of arc protractor ?
If you could let us know where you live, perhaps a fellow Audiogoner would be willing to come over and help. Using the MintLP or any other arc protractor is not difficult, just time consuming. I have greatly benefitted from watching a couple exper... 
Great MONO recordings
Just picked up a minty copy of Mingus' "Mingus Dynasty". Outstanding music and sonics. 
Clash Reissues on Vinyl
Grimace -Worth seeking out an original pressing of 'London Calling' - a very good sounding LP. You can usually find a good one on Ebay. 
Great Music/Bad Vinyl - 2010 Edition
Richard - I was warned and you were right. What kind of re-grind did they use for Phosphorescent? CD is good.Synthfreek - This was my first Raveonettes LP...do they really all sound this bad?Mofimadness - My copy of Elvis is so bad that the first ... 
New favorite VINYL Album?
Smoke Fairies - 'Through Low Light and Trees'Menomena - 'Mines'Leonard Cohen - 'Songs From The Road'Jamey Johnson - 'The Guitar Song' 
Turntable/cartridge/tonearm suggestions
I was also a long term (20+ years) Linnie. I auditioned several of the tables you are considering. I ultimately purchased a Galibier turntable and have been extremely happy with my decision.In your price range I would suggest the following:Galibie... 
Great MONO recordings
If you are jazz lover, the Music Matter mono Blue Note reissues are hard to beat.Also look for the original Contemporary and Argo titles. 
Best Rock Album in 2010
Couple new LP's to add:Damien Jurado -- Saint Bartlett'sLeonard Cohen -- Songs From The RoadJamey Johnson -- The Guitar SongThe Bad Plus -- Never StopLove Phosphorescent -- Here's To Taking It Easy. Skip the vinyl (possibly the worst pressing I've...