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Usb or Optical
It depends on the quality of the USB controller. I've seen some devices (Raspberry Pi) where it seems to make a lot of difference. I always go optical or Spidf whenever possible.   
Please Recommend Highly Efficient Floor Standing Non-Horn Speaker Suggestions
Omega Loudspeakers. They're beautiful, efficient and sound fantastic.  
MM vs MC Cartridges
I echo Fuzztone. Get a step-up transformer from kandkaudio.com. Your MC cart will get the authority it needs.   
I need a subwoofer recomendation
If you can stretch you budget a little, Omega subs are great and they look great too   
A** Kicking, Rock and Roll!
Try The Bronx  
Speakers for daughter
You may be able to find a scratch and dent scratch and dent Klipsch RP 600M. Check Amazon. Those are fantastic with not that many watts required.   
Efficient speaker: Zu, Tekton, Volti, Klipsch, Fleetwood?
Omega Loudspeakers.  Wonderful full range speakers that are fantastically efficient.  
Modern "Vintage" Sounding Preamps
Big fan of the Tubes4HiFi SP14.  Rich and warm 6SN7 preamp ersand plenty of clarity in detail.  
Products you added to your system in 2021 that made most impact to your music enjoyment
Sunvalley SV-EQ1616D phono stage.  I upgraded mine with VCAP ODAM output caps  Sparkos voltage regulators in the power supply. Vivid and energetic sound. Very captivating.  
Moving away from inefficient/low impedance speaker in order to move to a Tube Amp
My Omegas rock with very few watts. Worth a gander.   
Best Phono You've Heard Under $2200
Sun Valley SV-EQ1616D. Very vivid and energetic sounding. Good tube rolling options and excellent EQ options for people who like to collect older records.   
Best Mesh WiFi System
I'm an IT guy, and I would say the best mesh system for home use is the Netgear Orbi. Pricey, but I have not seen anything else that works as well.  
What are we going to do about Tele 12AU7 prices
Have you tried the Sophia Electric 12AU7? I hear got things 
American Audio
Omega Speakers. Full range drivers and cabinets all made here in the USA.  
Phono preamp tube rolling.
Rolling some 12AX7 tubes in my Sun Valley phono pre. I found the Genalex Russian tubes to be way too bright and glaring. Brent Jesse turn to be on to some RCA vintage gray plates and those were pretty perfect. My music is mostly rock and roll. Jaz...