noromance

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Four Hour Tube Amp Warm-Up
Funny you should bring this up. While the system sounds great after 20 minutes, I too have noticed that things get sublime after about 4 hours. All analog and tubes here.  
End Game Turntable suggestions
Consider the Merrill-Williams REAL. A number of dealers were using them to demo their equipment at AXPONA and it sounded very detailed and tuneful. You might also look at Clearaudio and Acoustic Signature.   
Whats on your turntable tonight?
10,000 Maniacs – In My Tribe (Elektra 1087)  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Joan Sprung - Ballads And Butterflies (Folk-Legacy 1976)  
L-pad question
It should work. All you are doing is attenuating the voltage supplied to the tweeter. The internal crossover will still apply the attenuated signal to the tweeter. Make sure the L-pad has the power handling necessary.  
Silver interconnect cable from Xsangsane - please advise on plugs?
I'd go with your friend's recommendation.    
Whats on your turntable tonight?
 Jimmy Rushing And The Smith Girls – Bessie - Clara - Mamie & Trixie, The Songs They Made Famous (Columbia 1961 mono)  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Tim Blake – Crystal Machine (Egg 1977)  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Deep Purple ‎– Machine Head (Purple 1972)  
Speaker Hum
You sure it's not either cable TV as @fuzztone suggested, or an internet (Wi-Fi) modem nearby?  
Quicksilver with Walnut Faceplates at Aural HiFi
Looks great. However, Mike from QS, please change, cover, or paint the blue caps.   
Technics 1200 w/ AT440ML/OCC ... BENT!
+1 VM750SH. I have one. My Deccas beat it but it's still very good. Plenty of detail but not bright. If feeling flush, the VM760SLC will give you even more of everything. If saving a few bucks helps, the Nagaoka MP110 is great too.  
Aftermarket power cable on Sutherland 20/20 MkII
Yup! Now try fuses and springs.   
Mains sockets and star earth - can anyone explain?
Ground loops  
I have found out why new cables and tweaks actually work!
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