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benefits of a phono preamp for me?
Personally, I'd keep your current set up and be happy with it as pacmi03 alluded to.If the buy bug bites and you must spend money then I agree with mattmiller's way of thinking.I have an Allnic H-1201 phono (tube) preamp that I'm very happy with. 
NEW Cerious Technologies Upgrade - Graphene Matrix Cables
+1 lancelock 
How to properly put audio equipment on top of an antique buffet cabinet?
Looking very good!Glade it all worked out ;-) 
where best to spend $2-3000 upgrade dollars in my system
Lots of good advice listed in the recommendations above!How are you going to decide where to spemd your funds? 
Looking for amp advice (punk, rock & reggae edition)
I'm wondering if a Plinius amp or Integrated amp would work in your situation. It's not tube, but tube like in sound and the get-up and go necessary, to drive most speakers. 
Carbon fibre sleeve over existing cabling, incredible
Correct grannyring, however I believe not making contact with the plug ends and using electricans tape or shrink wrap at the ends would work. I'd be interested in others thoughts on the topic. 
70's Receiver and/or Integrated Amp recommendations
Scott is another brand to consider. 
FM Antennas For Old School Tuner?
+1 whart.Thanks for the correction cleeds. 
FM Antennas For Old School Tuner?
That rod is one type of antenna, give it a try and see how your reception is! 
70's Receiver and/or Integrated Amp recommendations
I've always liked the Marantz 2270: http://www.classic-audio.com/marantz/mindex.htmlOr the Marantz 2330B: https://classicreceivers.com/marantz-2330-b 
FM Antennas For Old School Tuner?
It looks to me like the back of the tuner offers several types of attachments that one would expect to find for various antennas.Isn’t there an antenna rod attached to the U clip on the rear top left corner of the Tuner?https://images.search.yahoo... 
where best to spend $2-3000 upgrade dollars in my system
Porter Port AC Outlet: https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis8fjj2-porter-port-porter-port-outlets-cryo-various-colors-ac-di... 
where best to spend $2-3000 upgrade dollars in my system
@bksuperphon2, In my opinion, most systems will improve if they are powered by at least one (but two or three would be better) dedicated 20 amp circuits with each circuit having its own 20 amp breaker. Would require work performed by someone that ... 
Oyaide Cables
@wig, I'm still waiting to receive my Oyaide Tunami Nigor V2 speaker wire, should arrive sometime this week. I'll solder on the KLE Innovations bananas and also make jumpers and then burn in on my cable cooker for a week. 
where best to spend $2-3000 upgrade dollars in my system
My first set of question would be:Are you in need of any room treatments and/or have you installed any?Do you have dedicated circuit breakers for your audio components?Are you using high-grade AC outlets for your audio components?