rodman99999

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All Kit are Band-Aids
A centipede was happy – quite!  Until a toad said (in fun), "Pray, which leg moves after which?"   This raised her doubts to such a pitch,  she fell exhausted in the ditch, not knowing how to run.  
Watts, and clarity.
Some clarity, for those that care(knowledge is power): (https://geoffthegreygeek.com/amplifier-power/) (http://www.sengpielaudio.com/calculator-levelchange.htm) (https://www.gcaudio.com/tips-tricks/the-relationship-of-voltage-loudness-power-and-de... 
How important is it for you to attain a holographic image?
So much ambient information is contained in the lower frequencies, it should go without saying, that accurate, tuneful bass, is a necessity for a decent simulacrum of a musical event. 
How important is it for you to attain a holographic image?
If I close my eyes and can't imagine myself in the music's original venue, it's some aspect of the recording.  That confidence is important, to me. 
Which Songs Make Good Ringtones?
Rihanna’s S&M(especially, the, "sticks and stones" refrain) 
Filter capacitor issue
@skymunky57- In life, the only people that never make mistakes, are those that never attempt anything. If you want to expand your understanding of electronics: Use this as an educational experience. Correct your approach and NEVER STOP LEARNING! 
Am I missing something here?
Oh, well.   Enjoy your jams! 
Tube info
Here’s some good information, from a tube vendor: http://www.vacuumtubes.com/12au7.html As is mentioned, no one can tell you, exactly how a tube will sound, to you, in your equipment(generalities, maybe / specifics, no). 
The awakening...
Maybe, if I quit listening to live music, I..............NAH! 
Am I missing something here?
@ishkabibil-  Do you ever get around Indianapolis? 
Am I missing something here?
Who would know better, the sensations a rhythm section, tympani or pipe organ generate, than a musician or competent sound technician? 
New Turntable pre amp
There are many, inexpensive phono stages available, that would work with the MM cart, provided. ie: https://www.musicdirect.com/equipment/phono-preamps/?category=Phono%2520Preamps&sort=popularity%...   Personally, I'd do the cartridge first. 
New Turntable pre amp
Given the unit’s price, there’s little doubt that an upgrade of the cartridge AND phono stage, would provide a major upgrade in sound. It was nice of them, to provide a bypass for their built-in phono stage, so you can. 
Bass audition for your system....
If you want well recorded, sustained, low bass fundamentals, here’s an album that will satisfy, like few others: https://www.discogs.com/Virgil-Fox-The-Fox-Touch-Volume-One/release/2356270 
Experience on replacing capacitors of SS preamp?
It’s still just soldering. Protect the component from excess heat(I use mini alligator clips(heat sinks), on the leads closest to the part). Using solders with low melting points(ie: eutectics, Cardas, Wonder, etc) makes things easier too. With so...