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Most useful tweaks that are sensible and really make a noticeable improvement
noromance: My engineer claims that the metal cover acts as a shield. It should never be removed. Same goes for the tube amps.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Richard Thompson - 13 Rivers 
Whats playing on your system today?
Richard Thompson - 13 Rivers 
Speaker Break In...? Or listener “Break In”?
It is both. I also think that an explanation for the range of opinions on speakers in part is that everyone hears slightly differently. I’ve also noticed that my speakers can sometimes sound differently depending on the temperature and humidity. H... 
Whats playing on your system today?
Fairport Convention - What We Did on Our Holidays 
Whats playing on your system today?
Brian Eno: Discreet Music 
Recordings by Elton John, Nirvana and Thousands More Lost in Fire
https://www.amazon.com/American-Ruling-Class-Lewis-Lapham/dp/B001HM2CE2/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=the+american+ruling+class+film&qid=1560573917&s=gateway&sr=8-4 
Recordings by Elton John, Nirvana and Thousands More Lost in Fire
At the risk of prying a can of worms open even farther:For those who are justifiably annoyed by the political rants permeating even what is supposed to be a genteel forum for the exchange of esoteric info about audio, and - for that matter - maybe... 
Most useful tweaks that are sensible and really make a noticeable improvement
Noromance: In an urban setting, removing the cover of a preamp virtually guarantees you will be hearing ham radio instead of your music. That was my experience.  
What brand was better than it is today?
IMHO, the obvious choice, hands down with no competitors in sight, and as someone else already mentioned, is Altec Lansing. With the caveat that today’s company is a completely different entity: if I am correct, today’s company bought the trademar... 
Worth of current system
Shaking78:You don’t change components every year, only every three?i haven’t changed most of mine in decades. Almost all of my stuff is vintage, little of it is available today. If if I went with replacement value to get similar quality sound, I’d... 
Can one ever be "done" in this hobby?
uberwaltz, sure. About 200 78sabout 200 45s 
Can one ever be "done" in this hobby?
Einstein? I coulda swore it was you, geof.  
Can one ever be "done" in this hobby?
I desire to be “done” because audio is a means to an end. The end is an appreciation of the music. I have got my system up to where, while I know it’s not likely the best, it’s at least 90% there. I have 5,800 LPs. It will take me years to go thro... 
Replaced CDP w/ Transport; Now, Soundstage Changes Dramatically w/each CD. Why?
Regarding the fluttering disc: I use a rubber mat designed to be placed on top of the disc when playing. Noticeably improved sound.