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1 pair of good interconnects- which 2 components should I use them on?
I bought an Audio Research PH3 just to utilize the two pair of longer Proteus and they retailed at +$5,000.00 each. My Phono section retails in at $12,000.00 list? My cost around $1,000.00! The Audio Research PH3 did not retail for $12,000. It ... 
Needle Recommendations
Jeff, you’re welcome. LP Gear is a great company. I have used them many times. Good luck with your new setup. 
Kate Bush The kick inside a masterpiece.
Big Kate Bush fan here.  I have all of her albums on vinyl.  "The Kick Inside" I have an original UK, original Japanese, original German and several audiophile reissues.Great album!  Highly recommended!!(dbtom2...Tidal is FANTASTIC!) 
Needle Recommendations
Here you go:https://www.lpgear.com/product/EMS2000E3.html 
AM and FM antenna systems
Not sure how much they want to spend, but there is a Magnum Dynalab Signal Sleuth on here for sale.  They work incredibly well. No relation to the seller.  I've owned one of these and they do work really, really well.https://www.audiogon.com/listi... 
1 pair of good interconnects- which 2 components should I use them on?
Al has to be the most reasonably mannered & comprehensive contributers! + 1...Al’s the best.  I'm so glad we have him.IMHO and in my many, many travels though the high-end world, I have found the preamp to amp link to be the most critical, bu... 
OPPO BLUE RAY TRANSPORT.
https://www.oppodigital.com/blu-ray-bdt-101CI/blu-ray-BDT-101CI-Features.aspxPricing:"MSRP $399 (includes 2 ch audio out)7.1 MCH analog audio out --- MSRP $99 (2CH BOARD COMES OUT ANDGOES BACK TO DEALER) or $149 MSRP (Customer keeps 2 ch board)Add... 
How to deal with a 1.0mV LOMC or is it HOMC
Thanks for the followup.  Glad you got it to work for you. 
Obscure bands
Charlie "Lines" is one of my favorite albums.  Can't believe I missed them when I was looking through my collection.  I have all of their albums on vinyl.  Good call! 
If a gear is dirt cheap, do you think it is no good?
Long as your system floats YOUR boat, what's there for me to think about? + 1 
Moving to Paris Need: Equipment & 230V @ 50Hz Advice from experts
The French make some really superb gear Not only French gear, but Italian, German, etc.  I guarantee you that you will be in high-end heaven over there. 
Obscure bands
Here's a few more, then I'll quit.  Could be here forever.10CCAceAngelArgentAsleep At The WheelBadfingerBoomtown RatsCanned HeatClimax Blues BandDexy's Midnight RunnersExileFMGrapes Of WrathHead EastIcicle WorksJoy Of CookingKlaatuMen Without Hats... 
Whats a good all around digital cable for under $250. I only need half a meter.
The Cardas Lightening 15 is a great digital cable and has the attributes you are looking for.  Agree with the 1M or longer. 
Obscure bands
I have a massive record collection and decided to look through it for some more bands. The 70’s to 80’s era was the one that I focused on early on because I grew up in that time frame.AmbrosiaApril WineBlackfootChilliwackDeacon BlueDr. HookEngland... 
Moving to Paris Need: Equipment & 230V @ 50Hz Advice from experts
I would wait until you get over there.  There is a massive amount of gear that never gets exported to the US.  You will find all kinds of great gear.Maybe visit and become a regular at a local hifi shop and see what they have.  Also, start reading...