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Beware - FedEx Drivers are forging signatures for delivery confirmation
Our FedEx guy throws boxes onto the street as he drives by. At least he plays rap music loudly so you know he's in the area.   
Is a Fluance RT 85 turntable worthy of a moderately priced moving coil cartridge?
You know the answer already. Go ahead. It just will not perform as well as it could in a better turntable.   
Replace tubes yearly?
I like Paul. Knowledgeable. I read his book. Every year? If that’s true, I’m in big trouble!  
Aesthetix Janus Sig: Noisy Phono Tubes
Kevin at Upscale Audio should get you sorted. The 6922 tubes are likely the noisy ones.  
Linear Power Supply Recommendations!
A linear power supply (LPS) is not the same as a switching power supply (SMPS). I use vintage regulated tube linear power supplies but that’s another story!  
Best audio prank ideas
We used clap hands real loud near the head just as a tech was making a tentative connection, or powering something up.   
PSVANE Mfg Co replaced my older 6SN7 CV-181 TII tubes
Good post. It's always important to ask.  
What actually determines volume power? Is it watts?
Unless your speakers are up to the job, they may not get much louder no matter how much power you use.  
Best audio prank ideas
This is weird.   
What has been a favourite moment in Audio?
Watching 2 new in box GEC Gold Lion KT88s red plate and flash and die in a Michaelson & Austin TVA-1. $1000 gone in a few seconds.    
Linn LP12 turntable
Not sure that's $12k worth. Get the specs in writing.  Upgrades: New trampoline, tone arm, newer motors control board  
What has been a favourite moment in Audio?
Next you'll be telling us they were real live rabbits.   
Linn LP12 turntable
Can’t really go wrong with a well-fettled LP12. $2400? Take it. It will need a decent support (table/rack) to give its best.  
Listening
Main sytem, sweet spot. Reading optional.  Second system,  sweet spot, reading optional, also background when shooting pool or workshopping.  
Looking for a Replacement for AT VM740ML Cartridge
@skiznfliz Yeah, your VS is out of date, then. I missed it in your post. My bad. Too much single malt. Carry on.