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100W+ solid-state amps known for beautiful mids
Take your pick from the Pass line. 
Budget Phono preAmp
I had a Moon 110 and my buddy the Sciit I can tell you the Moon sounded clearly better. Good luck happy spinning. 
and 30 min later....
Thanks for the trip down memory lane.I have at least 95% in my vinyl collection. What a great musical era. 
Can Yamaha MC-5 and MC-9 cartridges be re-tipped?
I would check with Soundsmith or one of the other cartridge retip, repair services. 
New PrimaLuna Evo's
I'm happy to see others are also avoiding made in China whenever possible. Lots of top shelf equipment made elsewhere. 
Full range speaker for rogue 90 or 100 wpc amp.
With your musical taste I would think you'd be very happy with a gently used pair of Magnepan 1.7i speakers you can add a sub latter if you feel the need for deeper bass. Maggie's will bring the jazz to life in your room and do a good job on rock ... 
Bad recordings and high end audio
If you have the money go for Pass I currently run my 3.7i with a 250.8 the sound is outstanding. I picked up a gently used one and have had no problem only pleasure and enjoyment from the great combo. I saw the combo 3.7i and Pass won best of show... 
Alternate screw down clamp for VPI Aries
I’ve contacted VPI several times trying to buy parts for a broken clamp and they insist it’s one piece and won’t sell parts.(problem with mine is broken inner center piece threads.) Who ever owned the TT before must have abused it by over tighteni... 
Bad recordings and high end audio
I am always rocking it with my Maggie's 3.7i and love them. Even the so called bad recordings sound good with great equipment. With Zep I will usually go to the first 2 on the Page remastered CDs but still enjoy the vinyl. Let your ears do the lis... 
Vandersteen 1C to 3A Signature
I would call John Rutan at the Audio Connection in NJ he's a dealer but also a great guy I'm sure he can answer all your questions. 
Pedal steel
The Campbell Brothers are great as well as any Sacred Steel CDRobert Randolph Live at Wetlands and his playing on the first  Word CD  will blow your mind.Happy listening  
Sonics? All Things Must Pass -50th Anniversary
Fremer had a review in Analog Planet blog and didn't have much positive to say. I'll stick to my original Lp's and 2001 CD set. One of my all time favorite Lp's listen the way George originally wanted it to sound. 
All Things Must Pass 50th Anniversary sets due to be announced tomorrow
In his Analog review Fremer didn't seem to like the new remix, remaster. Check his review before you spend your money. 
Favorite Live Concert Recordings
To add a few not mentionedJ Geils Band Full HouseGeorge Harrison Live in JapanRolling Stones Get your Ya Yas Out 
Bobby Whitlock on All Things Must Pass.
I understood Whitlock to say the original was exactly what Harrison and Spector wanted at the time. GH best Lp's were with the big sound with PS and later with Jeff Lynn.