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Pro-Ject Carbon DC Mat? Platter? Stylus?
Get the acrylic platter and enjoy for a period.  Then get the Blue stylus and enjoy it too. Don't spend on 3rd party platter mats yet.  
Dear Audiogon,
Ha! There was a guy on another forum who complained publicly of porn ads on the site only for it to be pointed out that they were ads fed based on his PC cookies. 
Vinyl System Upgrade Path Recommendations
@designtaylor A Nagaoka MP110 would be suitable especially as it is kinder with noisy vinyl.On the front end question, yes a new table/arm like a Pioneer PLX1000 with a Nagaoka or Ortofon 2M Blue would be a good place to start. 
Vinyl System Upgrade Path Recommendations
Start with improving your source. I would dump your front end altogether. If you don’t, noise and clicks and pops will always be an issue. 
Kickstarter for all analog "No Filter"
Listened to the samples on the page. Good stuff. I hope you go with the tube lathe. Did you use tape for the complete recording this time? Keep us updated. Is The Turn second pressing available?  
Phono Stages with External Power Supplies...Worth It?
I too must be of the older group who thinks: Preamp = phono and lineLine stage = line onlyPhono amp = phono onlyPassive preamp = evil box of magic 
Anyone hear a Croft Integrated Amp?
@zek4u I am using the phono preamp with a pair of new Shuguang Treasure 12AX7LS in phono (dist. Grant Fidelity) and three Telefunkens -one in the line stage and two in the regulator.The Shuggys need about 20 hours to break in but are excellent. Be... 
Shindo Masseto + Coincident Frankenstein versus Nagra 300i integrated
Looks sufficiently different to assume Coincident might be using a basic chassis and trafs and modifying it.  
Phono Stages with External Power Supplies...Worth It?
Get the $1200 version if funds are a little tight. Apparently, you can upgrade for the extra $700 without penalty down the road. However, you may regret not extending the card initially. Generally, a beefier PS brings small improvements in stage, ... 
recommendation for speaker wire to soften the highs if possible
Nevertheless, nevertheless is one word. ;-)OP, I assume you are streaming "hifi" $20 pm from Tidal.Do this and I guarantee you’ll be amazed. Replace your Monster wire with 14/2 Romex from Home Depot. Be careful not to score the copper when you tri... 
Platter mat insanity
@slaw I can't find any info on Sprey's mat. I may try mounting the brass screws to a disk. I don't use clamps as I find they deaden the sound slightly. 
Chinese phono pre
Sure. Why not? Inexpensive can be good and almost everything is made in China anyway. Just be careful not to spend too much on gear with no solid back up, return, or repair policy. 
Requirements for Moving Coil setup
Grado > new MM phono amp > Bryston 2B-MC preamp line input.New MC > Bryston 2B-MC phono input (set rear switch to MC mode). 
Rega p6 RB330 how to get XLR output
Not sure you should rewire the captive arm cable as it will affect resale value. Why not use a 3 Pin Male XLR To 2 RCA Female Y Cable? 
Your 3 Favorite Songs
@tostadosunidos Yup! There is no way I can only have 3 favourites even if it is the topic.Stars - Janis IanCreation - The Incredible String BandSteppenwolf - Hawkwind