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The Killer Has Died
He and Little Richard were rock & roll.  
Has something gone wrong @ Stereophile?
MF hasn't retired but moved to TAS. Yes it is sometimes cheaper to renew with a different magazine seller.    
Car songs
Born to be wild Steppenwolf  Don't worry baby Beach Boys  Little Red Corvette Prince            
Speaker Suggestions $30K Sasha DAW competitor?
If you have the space give the Magnepan 20 and 30 series a listen they are always compared to speakers costing much more.  
To pricey
You may want to take a listen to the new 700 series TAS reports that they sound terrific almost reaching the 800 series in sound at a fraction of the price.  
Manley Chinook - setting for Ortofon Quintet Black S
If you call the manufacturer they can usually be very helpful with suggestions on settings.  
Subwoofer cables
Agree with Monoprice cable they also have good sounding XLR cables.  
Environment for Magnapan LRS
Looks like you'll have plenty of power. I'm unsure what the carpet on the wall will do as Magnepan usually recommends diffusers. In a room that size you may want to try a 1.7i or 3.7i if budget permits. Remember to experiment with speaker placemen... 
Magnapan LRS with subs
I would think that would be a good starting point then you can do adjustments that your ears tell you to.  
Sad songs- We love them- We need them
Bee Gees I just got to get a message to you. Led Zeppelin Hangman      
Cartridge recommendations
You may want to check Soundsmith they have some outstanding sounding MI cartridges as well as a wealth of information on their website.  
SCAM ALERT For AudiogoN Sellers - Too Many Questions
I know on usaudiomart you can exchange private email and phone numbers. I always research the person and property address and at times have called the local police for verification. You have to be especially careful when traveling with large sums ... 
Help me decide! Marshall & Orange heads for high gain stacking
One of my friends that was a studio engineer said always go with tubes for instruments especially guitars. Not sure what the two amps in question are.  
Why does rock concert sound suck?
Agree with above, the musicians are also deaf I went to see Carl Palmer at a small venue and he kept ordering the volume to be increased until it was painful and drove folks out, the same with Mick Taylor and also The Other Ones. The House of Blu... 
Re-tip Ortofon Cadenza Bronze
There are multiple re tipping companies who consistently get great reviews here so I don't think you'll have a problem with any of them. Good luck.