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Turntable Set Up Questions again?
Here is my opinion based on years of experience with vinyl, in response to your questions1. I say stay with the maximum tracking force and do not exceed it at all. the designer of that cartridge is telling you that the 1.5g is where the sensativit... 
Copper v. Silver
It all comes down to your ear. Listen to a good silver cable then switch to a good copper, the a hybrid copper silver.I recently replaced my AudioMagic Excallibur II's ( a silvercable) and wnet to the Cardas Golden Reference. Big difference in det... 
Diana Krall
I seriously doubt that the record company would have re-released a bad recording in SACD format if the master didn't justify the expense or the perceived sales didn't excist. 
What's the best isolation system?
I have tried several things from Iso-Bearings to Vibropods and have had the best results with AQ Sobethane Feet under my turntable. On my CD players I use the Paulsen Platters which are no longer made bu are in breif a platter riding on apposing m... 
How much fluid do you use
I agree with you on the vinyl, much better!. I too have a P25 and the VPI 16.5. I recently sold my nitty gritty and I can confirm you made the right decision on the VPI. I use enough fluid to cover about a 1 1/2 inch wide "puddle" fromedge of the ... 
Cardas Machined RCA Caps.???
I started with these when I was experiencing a problem with my phone pre amp. They may have cut down on the RF noise but I won't swear to it. I will say that the other two benefits are (one) no dust can get in the jack and (two) they look so cool!... 
Which upgrade should be my priority?
Personnaly I give natalie my vote.The other tweaks are a waste of money if the signal isn't there to begin with. You are obviously looking at the right web-site to do just that.Find a good pre-amp and amp and build from there then any tweaks will ... 
Remote Control Problems :-
One suggestion is check for "reflective surfaces" sometimes an "IR" signal will duplicate due to reflection and cause a cancelling of the signal, thus as if no signal was transmitted. 
Suggestion for bedroom speakers
I don't think you can find a better stand mounted speaker thatn that Linn Katan. They deliver good full bass and a sweet high with exceptional mid's. They are worth every penny, but only if you invest in a good stand. Placement is not crucial either.