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May as well call this...
As you can see....      
Turntable Belt Care—talc or corn starch?
Belts are relatively inexpensive(in audioland) LP Gear supplies my VPI belts. Keep 2-3 on hand- replace yearly or every other depending on use/enviroment.  "Maintenance" of a big rubber band seems ridiculous to me.  The slipping you desribe is i... 
Tube integrated amp recommendations
Pound for pound, value/performance  buy. BUT MIC. There are a couple of listings here, for the Prima Luna Evo 400. Headphone jack(good one) included There is a new function, which is embedding pic/video. Tried to just link  page but it appears bu... 
which phono preamp
With the Rogue, you will hear the virtues of a tube unit.. Good or bad, your ears will decide.  
May as well call this...
Well, if cutesy pics/videos were long overdue, then it's a good thing.  
Radio frequencies picked up by phono stage.
FINALLY, a real problem thread. You of course use  shielded IC's. Does reception change with  physical location or with unit orientation?        
Bass anyone ?
Yawn... Is this home version of the guy with the Nissan at the intersection?  
Anyone using AC regenerator with Kii Three’s?
kamil Your tardiness has resulted in meltdown of the OP's system. He was holding his breath for a timely response. 
Vienna Acoustics The Music vs Sonus Faber Stradivari
SF Stradvari- aesthetically, end game with sound to match. Have not heard The Music.Purely subjective, VA  "house sound" overruled  by the SF.Stradavari -one of the last "real" SF's prior to being acquired. It's one of few used big dollar speakers... 
Audiophile virtues
Insightful post.The "absolute sound" will not be found here or anywhere.Determining what your own ears like, and figuring how to get there with a good thread is a start.What resides here, is experience/wisdom mixed up with chest pounding  know it ... 
Gold Lion reissue 12ax7 vs. Mullard reissue 12ax7
Let's pray the OP wasn't holding his breath in the 10 year absence of suggestions. 
Forum admiration and requested guidance
"it’s an office that is dedicated to 2 channel listening."vette5451,This doesn't cost a thing except room real estatehttp://www.cardas.com/room_setup_calculators.phpIt's not for everyone, but gives perspective and it's FREE!Getting your existing a... 
Forum admiration and requested guidance
Your "music room" isn't defined-living space with a stereo or a dedicated room that's been treatedIf it's the former, you haven't heard your gear in their best light. That's your baseline.Once the room is figured out, I'd get much nicer  phonostag... 
What cartridge for a prime super scout 10.5 arm.? Budget $500
For the money you want to spend-https://www.lpgear.com/product/ATOC9III.htmlJust $50 more.AT OC 9 series has been around forever, and a solid choice for the price. Your phono stage(in your case it's part your Mac?) plays a big part in how it perfo... 
REMINDER: tighten up your loose screws
nasaman,You may want to compliment your new brass screws with more brass https://www.mapleshadestore.com/