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Has Nordost forgotton who pays the bills?
If you buy from an authorized dealer and later want to sell the cables, simply provide the original bill of sale to the prospective purchaser.  Make sure that the bill of sale includes the serial number. 
Western Electric or Takatsuki 300Bs?
@jaytor , read the WE warranty carefully, it is prorated over the 5-year period, very much like car tires.  
AnologMagik
The program plus two test LPs cost $750. In addition, you will need a Windows based laptop and a special sound card.  
Best Mesh WiFi System
I use Google Mesh, no complaints and easy to set up.   
Using solid state rectifiers on Cary SLI80 Amplifier
IIRC, you can buy a solid state rectifier that simple plugs into the existing tube socket.  I forgot who makes it, but perhaps a google search will yield more info. 
Integrityhifi TRU-GLIDER Pendulum Tonearm
Since the TRU-GLIDER Pendulum Tonearm mounts on an external pod, dealers should allow potential owners to audition one in their own home.  
Are Fall Sales Leveling Out in the Used Market?
Audio sales is very seasonal, with summer being the slowest.  The market is simply starting to wake up from summer.   
KEF Reference 3 or Raidho X2?
Used Raidho sell for 30 cents on the dollar or less, therefore, you can get some of their top models for cheap.  Raidho have a house sound that is very transparent and neutral which in some systems can sound lean. No experience with the Kef 3. Don... 
Q Bias for Cary SLI-80
The optimal bias setting will be different for each tube type.  KT88 and EL34 have different bias settings.  Check the tube’s specification for optimal bias setting.  
The value of embellishment?
It’s my understanding that this was a very limited run and was more of a aesthetic novelty.   No need to over think it.   
Stereophiles 2021 Recommended Components is now on line.
Are the reviews completed independent and unbiased, or have they become a byproduct of paid advertising and industry pressure?  Personally, I find them interesting from an entertainment standpoint, but no longer consider them as a trusted source. ... 
Stereophiles 2021 Recommended Components is now on line.
Is the Stereophile Recommended list still relevant? 
Putting it to bed
If he really wants to put in to bed and go out on a high, get Peter Gabriel on board.  
Yamaha CT-7000: How to Improve Reception?
If you live in a house, put up an old tv tower with a direction antenna with a powered rotor. 
Linn Sondek LP-12 tonearm recommendations?
Lin Ittok, Ekos, or a Naim Arro are all proven winners.