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MMG or Triangle Titus speakers?
I've owned the Titus and own the 1.6s. Both the Titus andMMG are excellent. For what you describe want I would go with the MMG. 
78 RPM - Potential for better sound than digital?
Really? 
Has anyone installed a Graham Phantom on a Aries3
Yes, it is possible and a nice combination. 
Cables Are Crazy, what do you think?
"All of these are recognized wire integrity issues affecting signal quality, how could it not affect high end sound?"The question is how to prove that it effects the sound. Anecdotal testimony doesn't do it. What you hear I may not. That's why thi... 
Longest continuous playing songs
The newest Beatles compilation, "Love" 
are phono cables different from regular rca's?
Most interconnects are shielded. I've never had a problemwith hum because of the interconnects I've used. I would not use an unshielded cable (such as PBJ) for this application. 
are phono cables different from regular rca's?
No. Just use any interconnect you have or like. 
Mono Switch in Phono Stage
No, it is not. There are some economical mono cartridges such as Grado and Denon. 
choosing btwn vintage Dual 1019 vs 1209 turntable
Keep the 1019 and use the 1209 for parts. The 1019 is something of a classic. The 1209 is quite ordinary. 
Record Cleaning Machines: Hannl or Typhoon
The Typhoon is quieter than the 17 but by no means is it quiet. It is an excellent machine. 
Cables Are Crazy, what do you think?
I'm somewhere in the middle. I don't agree with the skeptics that say they don't and can't make a difference. I also don't believe those who describe hearing orgasmic differences in them. I've had highly resolving systems for more than 20 years an... 
Frank Sinatra "The Voice" on Classic Records 180g
The original recording does not sound like that. The first Classic 180g release sounded quite good. Sounds like you have a bad pressing. 
Cables Are Crazy, what do you think?
It's a circular argument. You can't prove that you hear differences or explain why he does not. If you like it that is all that matters. 
Shelby Lynne
As previously reported, the original pressing had a good bit of noise. Lost Highway repressed and they sent me a replacement copy at no charge. Great company. 
cambridge 840c and muse model 2 DAC?
I suspect the Cambridge will outperform the Muse. It was exceptional in its' day but is now long in the tooth. Of course, only you can decide which you prefer. Be sure you level match to do an accurate comparison.