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Speaker stands on spikes or just set-screws? Make a difference?
I use carriage bolts too. See my virtual system. 
why a 75 dollar blue ray smokes all 2k CD players and any turntable???
I'll never forget a 1987 demo of a cheap CD player with an Oxford Acoustics table with Air Tangent arm and Koetsu Rosewood, a Radford tube amp (IIRC) with $60 Wharfedale Diamonds. Night and day. The relatively expensive turntable made the speakers... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
I must dig out my The Doobie Bros albums. Haven’t been played in over 30 years. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@bdp24 Dude, I swing by after a TV-only evening and here's you writing a book! Great story (again). 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
The Jonah Jones Quartet ‎– Swingin' On Broadway (Capitol 1958 mono)Almost mint 62 year old record. Laid back and chill with the sense of humor that being a master trumpeter brings. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Santo & Johnny ‎– On The Road Again (Imperial 1968) side 1 
Can anyone identify the model of this speakers?
The joinery at the top with butt joints suggest homemade cabinets.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Marty Robbins with The Jordanaires ‎– Just A Little Sentimental (Columbia 6eye mono 1961)Another in the room recording. Lovely. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
The Lennon Sisters ‎– Our Favorite Songs (Pickwick 33 1965)Sixties pop with great sound quality. In the room. Magic. 
Seeking detached tonearm lifter
Here you go. I have one on a 12" WT clone and it's smooth and accurate. Better than the ones on my Jelco 850s.https://www.ebay.com/i/112656194867?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&am... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Five Guys Named Moe - S/T (RCA BMG 1990)Scottish indie band that only lasted one album. Mixed bag. Better songs sung by the female band member.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Jim's dancing by the ocean! 
Tweaks you got rid of because they were not effective (enough)?
The Boston Mat 2.Removed. Sent it back. Relief. 
Can anyone recommend an FM Receiver that would play into a relatively high end system?
Look at the Naim NAT tuners. You will also need an antenna. A real one. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Iron + Wine ‎– Our Endless Numbered Days (Sub Pop 2005)