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Tube Amp vs Solid State Amp HELP
hfarrior3, I wouldn't but if I did, I could always return it. 
Reliabilty, Keeping Equipment Powered on or off?
Do /you/ notice a difference in sound quality if they are left on? I would leave them off. I assume the DAC and CD have standby modes. 
Your single favorite component
My Magic Eraser.  
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
Too expensive. I'm going wire the fuses out of circuit and stick a smoke detector nearby. 
worst sounding great lps
REM Green... over overdubbed and layered into oblivion. 
Manly Steelhead - any downside??
6 moons review online comparing Steelhead with Tom Evans Audio Design Groove+ makes an interesting read. The jist of it that the TEAD blows the SH away. 
Phono pre - need advise
Not sure why you are running 2 tables.Anyway, the Cambridge Azur 651p should work. 
New Transformer on the Pole
New connections over old corroded ones. 
Pioneer s1 ex dilemma
Golly, they are expensive. Stereophile likes them. Your source and amp aren't really up to the job, I guess. You already know that though.  
Best Live Recording on LP
Tom Paxton, Leonard Cohen, Donovan, Bread and Circus festival in addition to many already mentioned. 
Why the lack of Virtual System postings?
Your post had me spending a few hours there! Not sure I noticed it was withering (which would be a shame). The variety of set-ups is amazing. Edit: just saw your kit. Wow. 
Herron VTPH-2 12ax7 Recommendations?
Buy a pair of good used and matched Telefunkens and compare. If no likey, resell. 
What spinning on your turntable today and how does it sound?
Side note. Check out KEXP radio's channel on YouTube to hear some wonderful contemporary music. 
What spinning on your turntable today and how does it sound?
Zappa - Joe's Garage, Acts ii & iii (original 1979 'holophonic' pressing), Alright Jack - Home Service (great English old-school folk), Junior Wells with Buddy Guy - Hoodoo Man Blues (you can feel the smokey atmosphere). Can't beat vinyl, tube... 
Shopping for an integrated, advice s'il vous plait.
Croft Integrated will see off all that other stuff.