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Under $2K table/arm advice
Origin Live Aurora, SOTA Comet IV 
Under $2K table/arm advice
Origin Live Aurora 
record store day: missed the CAKE
Thaluza-That's good info. Wonder the price (probably $125 - the price at RSD)and how many will be available? 
RSD 2014
Yes magic magic. the SQ is excellent. I highly recommend getting a sealed copy of ebay before theyre gone - if possible. 
What's a good alternative to Pass Labs?
Threshold. 
record store day: missed the CAKE
Yes. I have it. Sounds great! Check ebay but be prepared to pay $300 plus. 
Afraid to buy new speakers
try tekton enzo - front port so they can go close to rear walls 
U-Turn Audio's Orbit Basic/Orbit Plus
havent heard it but i bet no...its a very basic TT 
What are some good inexpensive CD players
Sphinx is very nice - I had one in for review for TNT Audio and was very impressed. For under $500 go for the Oppo 103. Use it as a stand alone cd player in "pure audio" or universal - its very nice. 
Which usual suspect TT in $1500 range.
SOTA Comet Mk 4 is a great! budget deck. Its completely reworked with real wood plinth and 301 arm, I have one in for a review on TNT Audio (review wont be ready foranother month) but I urge you to check out the new Comet! I like it better than th... 
Power conditioners around $500
At this price I would look to Blue Circle's Thingee. Cheers 
Speaker recommendations for large family room
why not consider floorstanders? look at zu and tekton 
turntable isolation feet
Noromance (funny name)Can you be more specific regarding the brass bushing rings you used. I searched but everything looks like a pipe fitting... 
Amp recommendations...
I have heard Audio Research used often with Vandies with great results. 
Power Cable Upgrade for Wadia 151
Not this int. but with class d amps/digital source, I like anticables new level 3 power cords - very good and afforable