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Fidelity Research FR7F history/changes
Additionally NOS may well suffer from suspension issues rendering an otherwise unused stylus caput.Note the "may" dependant on materials of construction and Environmental conditions. 
Pros and Cons of Platter Mass
Looking at things from a different angle what "quality" tablesused a rather light weight platter and did they have a particular reason.One example would be the Victor TT-101  of which a few here own. Playing the devils advocate if a heavy platter ... 
Recessed Tonearm Armboards
A tonearm manufacturer once told me that a tonearm is restricted in movement if the armboard is recessed below the plinth This would certainly be the case in restricting usable pillar extension.  
ATC SCM50ASL Pro vs ATC SCM 50ASLT
Good point regarding room coupling and not surprised with ATC's response, a benefit to checking in with the manufacturer. 
Advise for new speakers for my basement exercise room
Get on the speaker buying merry go round then realize your space is really the issue.In a workout room you have plenty of latitude with acoustic treatments mounting and placements. 
Speaker impedance patterns - how to read them?
I've been looking at both impedance and phase angles, in certain instances speakers employing  mid bass drivers with low impedance dips and 45 degor higher phase angle swings will overheat and stresssome amps.In one of the previous links the examp... 
VARIAC: Procedure??? 2 old 30 wpc tube amps, unused for 4 years
4 years isn't all that long ago but along with a Variac you may want to look into adding a dim bulb tester. http://www.geek-tips.com/2015/11/22/dim-bulb-tester/ 
SME service is terrible. Can’t buy any accessories from local dealers here in USA
The HTA key is keyed similarly to a T6 torx.AFAIK its either a torx or not a torx which is very specificin design. Add a centre protrusion and its an anti theft torx add or take away will call it a finger, and it's another brandwith a different na... 
Measuring "Stylus Drag" with the RPM Speed and Wow app
Many threads regarding exactly what your talking abouta few years ago. Whats old is new again.https://sutherlandengineering.com/products/timeline/ 
How to tell if Raidho ribbon tweeter is damaged?
If contemplating use a hairdryer it will provide as hot as required. Perhaps your nomenclature/language  was actually a hair dryer as a "heat gun" will be much hotter and not recommended at all. Danger! 
HK Citation XX and XXP Pre / Power
how are they for parts Take a wild guess.More than one thread on AK  documenting bringing these back to life.Unsure of your expectations being as old as they are. 
Stereophiles 2021 Recommended Components is now on line.
Like all things today one must, take with a grain of saltand read between the lines.Lots of "alternate facts" out there. 
Dual SVS PB-1000 Pro versus Dual Rythmik LV12F- does Servo Technology Matter.
Set a price point and expectations relative to the room,then all those out of the question suggestions will or should be eliminated. Generally people have a need to justify "their" purchase oropinion without consideration of the OP inquiry. 
Pickering XSV 3000 replacement stylus- are they worth it?
 WHY don’t you trust LP Gear?Here we go again. Ground hog day analogy.  
Pickering XSV 3000 replacement stylus- are they worth it?
Pretty reasonable price for that Shibata, if you wanted a nude mount by a retipper you'd likely have multiply the costX  2.5 to 3.