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I found the best way to recycle my old tubes!
And Happy Holidays To All!  
Phono preamp, all suggestions welcome
IMO, you should rearrange your budget to spending less on the cartridge and more on the phono preamp!  
Bose 901 Series V Questions
Here ya go! Three ways to connect the Bose 901 EQ to your stereo system It’s a good time to be a Bose 901 owner, as there are many solid choices for amplification that make it easy to integrate the 901’s equalizer. This wasn’t the case just a fe... 
Do I upgrade my cartridge or my turntable
@michaellent +1 https://www.gcaudio.com/tips-tricks/how-long-will-my-stylus-last/  
phono preamp to power amp
This Bellari VP 549 lists for $149.00. If you do a search on HIFI shark there are a few for $100 bucks. I’m sure the sellers will take less! https://www.bellariaudio.com/index.php/products/vp549-riaa-phono-preamp/    
phono preamp to power amp
What is your budget?  
phono preamp to power amp
It all depends on the gain of the phono preamp, cartridge output and the input sensitivity of the amp! Since your amp has a volume control you have nothing to lose givin’ it a try!!  
Sound Stage and Imaging
These Falcon IMF 100 are well under 2 grand shipped. You will need stands. My nephew has them and they are a true bargain! https://www.falconacoustics.co.uk/imf-100-completeathome-loudspeaker-system.html    
Effects of concrete as base for subs, speakers and potentially equipment
I use these concrete step stones for a base under my speaker stands. I painted them black to match the color of the stands. The results are outstanding!! https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Garden-Center-Hardscapes-Pavers-Stepping-Stones/N-5yc... 
Need an amp upgrade suggestion..... But not the usual upgrade request :-)
Van Alstine should fit the bill. My friend is using the DVA SET 500 with his Harbeths and he is very happy with it! https://avahifi.com/collections/power-amplifiers    
Most recent speaker you audited in room and returned? Why did you return it?
None! What say you?  
What does one need to know about playing old 78 rpm records?
Here ya go! https://gradolabs.com/cartridges/prestige-series-specialty-cartridges/item/78-78-rpm    
Why don't they record in ‘surround stereo’?
Quadrophonic was introduced back in the early seventies. It failed tremendously!  
power amp ideas for less than $3000
This Van Alstine should fit the bill. My friend is using that amp with his Harbeth M30.1s and is raving about it! https://avahifi.com/products/dva-set-500-stereo-power-amplifier    
Integrated with jacks for 2 sets of speakers?
Any Yamaha has that feature! https://shop.usa.yamaha.com/en/c/audio-home-theater/hi-fi-components/integrated-amplifiers