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How did you discover audiogon?
Stereophile magazine. 
Which upgrade first : Cartridge or Phono preamp ?
Johnnyb53,Thank you very much,I will try the Ortofon 2M blue shortly.Olimpico 
EL 34s for Cayin A 50T Integrated Amp
SED Winged =C= EL-34.Very good balance from top to bottom. 
Maple platform question
Any millwork or cabinet shop in your area. I am sure there is one not to far from where you live. 
Service my Belles
I called Dave Belles twice in the past 10 days and he answered the calls immediately and he is never in a hurry.A pleasure talking to him !!!!! 
Where to put my Shakti stone?
Send it back !!!!! 
New Production EL34 / 6CA7
Another vote for the SED =C= 
Best current EL34 tubes
SED winged =C= very natural and very good lows. 
Which RCA IC's to use with McCormack Amps?
I also have a DNA-1 that I use as backup amp and works very good with Ridge Street Audio Poiema III and Midnight. 
Power cord for Belles 350A Reference
Thank you DavtThank you TvadOlimpico 
Removing light scratch from brushed aluminium ?
As Elizabeth stated there is no way to eliminate scratches.If it is a faceplate you will have to order a new one. 
Best Sounding Opera CD
Puccini - La BohemeTebaldi, Bergonzi,BastianiniLONDON 425 534-2Recorded in Rome 1959 Santa Cecilia AcademyEnjoy !!!! 
What is the best place to buy tubes?
Andy at Vintage Tube Services. Great guy, great tubes. 
Best Ic`s between Amp-Preamp or Source-Preamp ?
Thanks to all of you for your helpful answers. 
How goos is the harmonix HS101GP interconnect?
Excellent, the best bass of all the cables I have tried in the past 30+ years, very neutral. I have two 0.75 pairs and they are gonna stay in my system for a very long time.