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Turntable Isolation Journey
@mulveling Excellent post. Thanks for taking the time.  
Rega planar 3 (50th Anniversary)
Retail $1695.  
Biggest "bang for the buck" audio gear you have owned(in your history)?
Kingko KA-101 Pro integrated amplifier. Never selling mine. Hard to find as others apparently feel the same way. For both high efficiency speakers and especially headphones. Kingko KA-101 Pro Tube Integrated Amplifier I also like the iFi audio A... 
You've run some pretty fancy MC's, but the _______ MM cartridge really impressed me
Grade Statement3  
Tannoy Turnberry vs Fyne 502SP?
Like Jim Smith, my main stereo speakers are Fyne F703s. Best sound I've had in my home. I've owned a number of more expensive speakers in the past. Weiss DAC, Zesto electronics, SME table.  
The best speaker cables you’ve had
Wire World bi-wire Silver Eclipse 8.  
Experience with Puritan Audio 136 Purifier
Most audiophiles will not be able to tell the difference. Recently, the US distributor increased the price of the 136 from $1600 to $1800 but the 156 remains the same at $2300. With that in mind, an extra $500 (of course, less if discounted) is a... 
Experience with Puritan Audio 136 Purifier
My experience as well with both the 136 and 156.  
LHY OR SBooster LPS
I've purchased several. Never a problem. But then, I have the capability to test, modify and repair if necessary.  
Tubes for a pre stage... matched NEW or unmatched identical NOS?
It depends on the circuit design. In most cases, no, you don't need matched pairs or matched triodes within the each tube. Honest tube dealers like Jim McShane will say the same thing.  
LHY OR SBooster LPS
Even thought you can specify what DC voltage you want when ordering, there is trim pot inside that you can set to any voltage you want between 5Vdc and 24Vdc. 50W DC Regulated Power Supply  
LP Cleaning Services
In Phoenix: Richard Jensen, Analog Resource (602) 717-2399 worksbau@gmail.com  
Duelund speaker cable
You're welcome. Yes I did on ATC SCM40 speakers among others. I used DCA16GA for all three. I'm just speculating the DCA12GA would be slightly better on the woofers. BTW, Jim Smith of Get Better Sound uses DCA12GA speaker cable, which he prefers ... 
Duelund speaker cable
Try tri-wiring your SCM40 speakers with DCA16GA for further improvement. Or DCA12GA on the woofers and DCA16A on the midrange and tweeters.  
Best Liner Notes / Information delivery from Streamers & Streaming Services
+1 Roon.