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Best Preamp for under $1750.00
Ditto needit2day. I love my DR6. 
how do you determine what to upgrade next?
I ould try treating the room. I have a similar size room, I treated the room with Eighth Nerve room treatments, it was like an equipment upgrade.Their website is www.eighthnerve.com. 
Help please...recommendations on affordable power
Jer, IMHO, power conditioners have a greater effect on video than audio. I didn't know you had included your video set up with this. 
Rega -Deep Groove Replacement Subplatter
I have had the new bearing and subplatter for 2 months. The noise floor has dropped. The bass has tightened. In my opinion, it was worth the money. 
Equipment that has made you 'stop' looking?
Preamp- ClasseDR6 
B&K upgrade?
I did this upgraade several years ago. You get a more detailed sound with a 442. Bass is not muddy like with the 140. It is a worthwhile upgrade on a budget.Enjoy the music. 
Cd Storage
Try this link.http://www.racksandstands.com/sb/ca14/cl4/A28%7ET1%7E376%7E0/sb.htm 
Tube Preamp with Rega SS and Totem Hawks?
You maight want to contact Totem for recommendations. They are quite helpful. Email or phone them 
Musical SS Amp Under $350 w/ Adcom GFP 565 Pre Amp
B&K ST140. Tubelike sound, excellent build quality. Great factory support. ~$200-250 on audiogon. 
Best speakers circa 77-79'
Design Acoustics DA6 was a very interesting design with multiple tweeters. Don't know about availability though. 
Yamaha C-70 preamp - What is "Direct Phono"?
Direct means that the phono preamp will bypass tone controls and other circuits for a cleaner sound. 
Which turntable should I keep?
I agree with C123666. I had a DP45F, it could not be repaired due to lack of parts. I then purchased a DP51 from the repair shop. It died within 2 weeks. The shop gave me my money back. The parts for the servo arm are hard to come by. 
Attn Vinyl lovers - what CD Player do you use?
ClasseCDP1.5 
pre amp match for b&k st 202
Preamp. Try the PRO10MC Sonata. It sells for $250-300 used. it includes a phono preamp. For the CD player try a Music Hall CD25 or one of the Arcams. 
What do you put underneath floorstanding speakers?
I have a wood floor with a basement underneath. I minimize floor vibrations by placing my speakers underneath a patio block that I have spray painted. I think you can use granite underneath for a more elegant solution.