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Cost effective power cables recommendations, low and high power
Nordost red dawn is a great value IMHO. I got a couple for $200 each and the upgrade over AQ NRGs was immediate.   
Looking for Advice on Focal Speakers
If you get the Kantas, I highly recommend the Gaia II footers. They improve the bass tremendously.  I recently sold a pristine used pair with the Gaias for $6500. Look for a clean used pair and go with the higher end. They look so much better.   
How good does my system have to be to realize an improvement with cables?
I have found speaker cables make the largest difference and went with Nordhost Heimdall 2.  Upgrading power cords or USB cables yielded no improvement to my ears.  YMMV  
New Rega P10 setup
I own a P10 and bought it used as well.  No issues whatsoever.  Super easy set up.  It's sitting on a regular shelf (nothing audiophile) on a raised foundation.  I experience no foot fall at.  The P10 is super stable and seemingly absorbs the extr... 
Best Sound Track Ever Vote for One
Interstellar - and the making of featurette is amazing  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
U2 - Joshua Tree - the more I listen, the more I like the deep cuts and the less I like the first 3 hits.  
High End Intergraded comparisons, Marantz, McIntosh, Levinson, Luxman....
The MA7900 was not a good experience for me.  I currently have the Hegel 390 and I love it!  As many have said, can't recommend it enough.  No phono like you said, but I got the Hegel Phono Stage, the V10, and it performs above it's price range.  
Share albums where EVERY SINGLE song is good
Garth Brooks - No Fences Any country audiophiles out there?  
Share albums where EVERY SINGLE song is good
Thriller - MJ Morning Phase - Beck  
Great song to test bass
Interstellar Soundtrack  
List your breakthrough products that you’ve discovered on this audiophile Journey.
Pass Labs XP15 Phone Pre - years of changing tables and carts and didn't think the pre made that big of a difference.  Easy to admit when you're THAT wrong... 
What frustrates you the most about seller’s for sale ads?
"Just in on trade..." 
Looking for a ‘’No braine’r Integrated amplifier under 7500 or so
Devialet 220.  I've tried others and keep coming back to this one.  Got mine used for $4100.  Super easy to use.  Just wish it had balanced inputs. 
Phonostage recommendations under $3K
Pass XP15 or 17, if you can find one used, it should be under your budget. 
Best debut album
Guns N Roses