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Why the sudden popularity of 12 inch arms
Size does matter 
Sequerra MET 7 MK2's Need New Front Covers.
No problem there are many companies on line that can help with that.www.simplyspeakers.comwww.newfoam.comwww.installer.com 
Motor repair for Goldmund Studio TT /w Pabst motor
sorry my error the site is www.high-endaudio.com best of luck. 
Motor repair for Goldmund Studio TT /w Pabst motor
if you need more info check out www.audiocritic.com Arthur Salvatore has a long article on the Goldmund studio TT and replacement motors. 
Is there a decent used transport for under $300?
I believe the now famous JVC line of cd players such as the 1010 and the 1050 were fantastic as transports and great as just stand alone players. 
VPI HW-9 MK2 vs MK3 vs MK4?
theres a big difference between a MRKII and the MRKIVs platters are thicker on the MRKIV also larger feet and an isolated motor. I would go for the VPI over the Regas and the music hall. I had both and the VPI is a better built tt and just as easy... 
What is the ideal weight/mass for a turntable?
I am sure there is much research on the subject. My opinion is just from a layman's point of view. It looks like the most successful designs are ones that incorporate heavy massive structures with substantial and extremely heavy layered platters. 
RACMANINOFF PIANO CONCERTO 2
Also forgot there is RCA recording's with Rubinstein/Horwitz,Kapell and also Vladimir Ashkenazy on London/Decca. There are so many to chose from I am sure you will find one that suits your taste. 
RACMANINOFF PIANO CONCERTO 2
Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto # 2, you haven't listen to the Byron Janis recording on Mercury living presence? I believe it is now out on SACD. Janis does the three on this lable to it's better but his two is very good. I also believe Margaret Arger... 
Value in
Absolutly purchase older models. Many a time the older models of most highend gear can sound and be built better than much of the new gear being built today. Their are many who believe that the Thiel CS5i's are better built and one of their best s... 
Buy a sub or ditch my new speakers altogether?
I would not dictch the speaker because of a lack of better base response than your older speaker. From your statement about the B&W 602.5s that it betters your Allison in the most important areas such as the mids and top thats where most of wh... 
Most important component??
most important component? I would say your "EARS". 
More pre-amp help....? Feeling lost
I would agree with Reubent and go direct to your amp. I would also say that an excellent Preamp can make bright sounding and less then desirable software sound a lot better. 
Deciding on a phono preamp
I believe the model is the Adcom GFP-565 preamp this is a serious and well built preamp with a very good phono section. 
The Most Realistic Speaker Technology?
The answer is not that simple because speakers are so room depentent. I would before buying, look at the room such as measurments,celling height,and yes what acoutical treatment that you have performed or going to do. You might be very surprised t...