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Hi end tube preamps, it’s all about functionality!!
Weird thread topic. 2nd odd topic.The OP perhaps needs some basic audio electronics 101 knowledge to understand why some things are just the way are.Save your money and commission a designer to make a box to do exactly what you want. 
Where to find
Look for a a music production/recording forum.   
Analog vs digital?
For convenience, a proper digital rig is it. Replace that Linn/cartridge  with something more current along with appropriate phonostage, forget it....The LP is still king.Cash outlay however for that rig will be far more $$$ 
Capped off?
"I’m really not sure if I can tell a difference, but they sure look cool!"Isn't that part of "high end audio"?  
Your thoughts and experience with getting the best FM reception/signal?
A devoted tuner disciple has a rooftop antennae.No tuner does its magic without it.Staying home more, I can't imagine being without my 65 Mac MR71.At the very least get the MD ST-2https://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=MDST2Wanna get the... 
*WHITE PAPER* The Sound of Music - How & Why the Speaker Cable Matters
Does this mean more consideration for matching white van speakers?Home Depot zip cord #2 instead of #5? 
New speakers. New room.
Always best to compromise with the boss. Everything else belongs in the mancave. 
Speaker Positioning
Other than following advice on how not to blow something up or catch fire, I take everything put it in a jar and shake well. Dump the mess on the floor and take a little from here, a pinch there, then let your ears decide. 
J. Sikora Initial turntable
If you’re getting one WITH that Kuzma arm, I’d be all over it. I’m thinking not? Looks like an interesting tablehttp://jsikora.pl/en/gallery_initial.htmlThe after sale support from the dealer/manufacturer is the concern. Sending that table back to... 
Speaker Positioning
Here is the Cardas calculator that’s mentioned.http://www.cardas.com/room_setup_calculators.phpNot ideal for a living space since you will be placing speakers out in the room. Naturally, your ears will tell you what sounds best, but it does give y... 
A new way of adjusting anti skate!
No thanks. If obsession drove me to buy something like that, I would hope  family and friends would hold an intervention.  
What are the best tuners each company has made, and how you started?
I haven't had the privilege to own the mighty REL  Precedent, but one day? I had the opportunity to hear one just once! It lives up to the hype.https://pitchperfectaudio.wordpress.com/2010/03/10/setting-a-precedent/Not known to many outside the tu... 
Mo-fi Ultradeck owners - popping noise from speaker upon power off
You found the fix. You always make sure the volume is down when powering off. I wouldn't obsess about it. Probably some weird electronic switch thingamajig phenomena.If you like it otherwise, enjoy it. I demoed one just as it was introduced. Nice ... 
Excess speaker wire
See the danger of this forum...If you didn't read it, you would have been fine. You're damaged. 
Questions that Never Die
To fuse or not to fuse?Adding a subwooferReissue vs original LP's