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Best Glue for LP cover seams?
use a good quality glue stick 
What do you do with all those CD's??
I really like the Boltz system. Nice look in my eyes. Scaleable. Very well made and very nice people to do business with. Check out their websiteboltz.com 
How much money on speaker cable?
Your going to get alot of responses like....cables don't matter...or here is s cheap alternative...do not spend too much...When In fact it does matter. I'd look at some used or closeout Audioquest DBS cables and if you could get silver interconnec... 
Turntable lamp suggestions?
I have had the littel lite for years....very good. I would look at the 12" because I do believe it has a higher wattage bulb...also could be found at Guitar Center if you have one near by. 
Good sounding 70's live LPs...
Agree on the LF Waiting for Columbus. Peter Gabriel Plays live (1983). Anything live by the Neville Brothers. 
BDR "The Shelf" Isolation platform
Coniferdave - you got it right. Note that you may need to experiment with location for the cones under the CDP. Listen first with just the cdp sitting on the shelf with no cones then the cones on the shelf pointing up with the CDP on top. 
BDR "The Shelf" Isolation platform
I have BDR source shelves under all my gear (TT, sacd, pre, power). Without question they greatly improve the overall coherance of the music with also a greater level of detail, depth and dimension. When you use a shelf or source always use cones ... 
recommend rca ic cable dartzeel pre to cd player
I am not a dart user but a big fan of AQ cables especially their silver (smooth, coherent but still extended and detailed). I did notice Music direct had close outs on Cheetah. Good luck 
Will adding a preamp dramatically change my sound?
you also want to consider the output impedance of your player in relationship to the amp. A preamp could lower the impedance making it easier for the amp to drive the signal. 
Most popular TT upgrades: skeptical but curious...
One thing I could say for sure for any table ...if you could ... use some sort of wall shelf. Even if you have solid floors I feel the improvement in clarity and focus are worth the effort. Rega does make a shelf but the Target shelf could be a go... 
Vinyl Frontend/Linn LP12 Question
The reason I chose the Avid was for its ability to have the bass weight and dynamics of a non-suspended design but the depth and dimension of a suspended design (which it is). 
Vinyl Frontend/Linn LP12 Question
Tobias has a great point. I was a long time LP12 listener and upgrader. I really did like the table but hated dealing with it every time I wanted to change something. I Finally purchased an Avid Volvere which is not only a better performer but als... 
Silver Plated Copper Balanced Cables
I would look at a pair of AQ Cheetah. Go all the way and get pure silver. This cable is smooth and coherent but still detailed. AQ silver is great stuff. 
Is a sub on a different circuit often a problem?
Bob_reynolds is exactly right. 
cleaning discs and players
I use a product called Plexus. It works great on cds, gear, and acrylic covers. I purchased it from Music Direct.