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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... 
Please help value these speakers
The Blumenstein Orca 3 speakers sell new for around $800.  They would be worth around $400-$500 dollars used.The Rogers and Spendor models of the BBC LS3/5A speakers have had so many different versions that I'm not sure what they are worth. Maybe ... 
Vintage threshold
IIRC, the MKII version had the optical bias like George mentioned and the "E" series had an upgraded power supply section. 
Need to Re-tip my Cartridge
http://www.sound-smith.com/retip/http://www.phonocartridgeretipping.com/service-phono.htmlI have used both of these companies and had excellent results from each one. SoundSmith will take a little longer, but Peter does great work. Andy is also ve...