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Just a thought on first impressions, items for sale....and your thoughts.
On ebay you see a lot of estate stuff pulled out of a basement and listed as is. The seller doesn't care.    
Forum admiration and requested guidance
@chakster What modern MM cartridges under $1000, if any, do you recommend? 
What cartridge for a prime super scout 10.5 arm.? Budget $500
The Hana SL retails for $750, but can be found for less.  
What song have you played the most?
@rwp2694Also from Surrealistic Pillow, "Comin' Home To Me'.Great lyrics:"The summer had inhaled and held its breath too longThe winter looked the same, as if it never had goneAnd through an open window where no curtain hungI saw youI saw you"   
Anyone Using A Boston TT Mat
I normally use a record weight, so I'll try it with that. Thanks. 
What were the radio stations of your youth that helped you on your music/audio journey?
@sricha20530Yes, I forgot KSJO 
What were the radio stations of your youth that helped you on your music/audio journey?
SF Bay AreaKSAN   SF  The best of all, free form. They would broadcast concerts                    live from Winterland and the Record Plant in Sausilito. KOME  San JoseKLIV     San JoseKFRC   SFKYA      SF  
Can (or should) you “Reclock” a Bluesound Node?
@audiotroy Yes, same question as above. Is the difference even audible?  
What song have you played the most?
+1 Today - Jefferson Airplane 
What song have you played the most?
Madame George. 
I'm a Dummy, Tell Me About Turntable Mats
@luisma31Good question. 
CD Player/Transport Quandary
I've had the same experience when playing a CD on my Apollo-R and switching to the Orchid DAC. It' very difficult to hear a difference. I will do what Chayro suggested. That said, streaming through the Orchid is wonderful.  
Can someone suggest a lush tube integrated under $3000 used
+1 On the A88T. I have one that I switch with a Luxman. Biasing the tubes  on the newer Cayins is very easy.  
Has Nordost forgotton who pays the bills?
A few years ago I bought some used AQ HDMI cables. They authenticated the cables for free. However, had the  cables been knock offs they would not have been returned to me. Their approach is that they want to get the knock offs out of circulation.  
If you had $2500 to spend on a new TT and cart.....what would you buy?
For simplicity and good sound the Rega/Exact is a good choice. I would prefer the 1200GR paired with a Hana SL.