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What is the best non-conditioning surge protector
Medical/Hospital grade with metal casing.   
Where do you want your system to go when you go?
Whatever your plan is make sure your family knows real market value of your system. Just in case put good visible price stickers on the back of your components :)  
New VPI purchase
Great tt !!! The only thing I would change is weird tonarm wiring with that strange not necessary connector. I really don’t understand why to have extra barrier on signal path in form of that connector !?  
Why Purchase A CD Player or Transport ?
The reason is obvious and it’s totally worth it. Look towards Japanese issued CDs. The library is huge with a lot of rare masterpieces. The quality is amazing. Also it’s good investment. Recently i was looking for Japanese Sony issue of “The Wall”... 
Moving from integrated to separates
BAT VK-75 or 75se could be a strong contender. You could pare it with BAT VK-30 or 31se to get fully balanced brand synergy. Oh, and it definitely will be in your budget range.   
A Note For LS50 Owners
Tip: Bolts or screws could be tightened with drops of nail polish on the heads so they stay on place firmly. Nail polish unlike glue, easily breakable when you need to unscrew those screws and bolts if necessary.  
Solid state or Tubes preamp phono stage.
Get m6x. Tube rolling game always leaves place for some dissatisfaction so upgrading rush never ends.   
What say you binding posts or direct wire?
If wire made of gold or platinum it could work. Copper or silver will oxidised on air  shortly and contact will be compromised.   
Looking for a preamp with XLR connections
If you totally satisfied with your source signal quality, passive preamp could give you amazing results. Something like Bespoke Audio Company Reference.   
My experience with the First Watt F7
Interested experience. What I could agreed on for sure is the fact that to much instruments separation could be annoying and could lead to dismembered sound picture of musical peace.   
Something on top of a speaker=okay?
To effect the sound good way the dog has to be at least 30-50lb of weight:)))) in some setups heavy weights on top of the speakers could help fighting vibrations and stabilise the speakers. Probably it could be useful if the speakers are too light... 
Qobuz or Apple Music?
Do we have an option for dedicated reference Network Streamer supporting Apple Music out there !? R those two streaming services even comparable!? I use both. Qobuz for main system and Apple Music for mobile listening. I would give up Apple Music,... 
Analog vs. digital
Depends on level of comparable components. If the level of analog tract of your system is relatively same level with components of digital tract, theoretically the analog will win cause signal path is shorter and less dependable on all bunch of de... 
Michael Fremer leaves Analog Planet
@mijostyn +1 OP, trust your own ears.  Exodus 20:4 You shall not make for yourselves an idol….  
Up to $4000US tower speakers for Jazz and Classical Music
Dali Opticon 8 mk2 is stronger contender in your price range. Trusted name with science and innovative technology behind.