wturkey

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What are the current useless terms in this "audio world"
Wife Approval Factor. 
Nicks or McVie.....
“Ha! I have for years associated Nicks' singing with not a billy goat, but rather sheep. Baaah.”Lol.  
It was working before I took it apart
What millercarbon said.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Bob Seger Night Moves 
Recommendations for speakers that sound great at lower volume levels.
Biamp these speakers. Perhaps a ss amp for the woofers. They will come alive at low levels.  
Cartridge recommendations?
A slight correction to my previous recommendation. The Grado is a moving iron cartridge, not a moving magnet. Alas the Grado recommendation in null and void. If one chose the Grado route regardless of the iron vs magnet engine, the infamous Grado ... 
Considering a POSSIBLE replacement for speakers. Opinions?
Maybe try the Audiophiles guide by PS Audio? Perhaps you have exactly what is needed, minus proper setup? 
Cartridge recommendations?
High compliance? At that price point Grado is the only one that comes to mind. Their compliance is stated as 20 cu’s. Not exactly high compliance. More of a medium. To what tonearm will the cartridge be fitted? 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Appalachian Express - I'll Meet You In The Morning 
First tube preamp recommendations (under $5k)
Considering this being your first go around at a tube Preamp, the Schiit Freya+ would be a great place to start. The unit can be run in tube, passive or buffered mode. It costs around a grand brand new and has great resale value. Starting here may... 
Vinyl guy seeking recommendation for a top level cd player
Congratulations on the purchase! Once settled in, please follow up with your impressions of the unit.  
How to isolate turntable from footstep shake or vibration
D.J.’s from the past were used ash trays with rubber bands wrapped around them. Not insinuating that you are a DJ or a smoker but surely you get the idea.  
The best $99 system upgrade ever!
“ I found this new device called axle Glade that has a camera attached to a little spoon like device that helps you get the gunk out of your head.”Verry nice indeed! Has the spoon been Cryo treated?  
Vinyl guy seeking recommendation for a top level cd player
A budget was not stated. Nevertheless, the ps audio two box setup is very good. If the space is available. It’s not a one box system, obviously, yet it will play both cd and sacd quite well. if something goes awry, service would be a quick turnaro... 
Looking for an amp that punches way about its weight and I can grow with
If grunt is what ye seek, Sanders, Bryston or Legacy should fit the bill. Your Freya+ is also capable of biamping. If that is an option for these speakers.