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Ultimate Turntable search...OMA K5 or ?
To my eyes the K3 has a sort of Industrial Steam Punk vibe going on. Very interesting. I wish the Esoteric came in an exotic black finish.                
New Phono Stage - KTE LCR-1 Mk5 Very Impressive!
wish it had additional balanced output. 
Replacing LP12 arm with Well Tempered Simplex Arm
Call Jonnie at Audio Origami. He builds his PU7 tonearm to Linn spec and you can order as many upgrades as you want. His arm is superior to either the Ittok or Ekos. Jonnie is the premier authority on Linn arms and the better replacement options. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Spooky Tooth - Witness 
Should I buy a VPI SCOUTMASTER. I OWN 25 RECORDS.
“Clicks and pops! why even bother! “Not if you do it correctly. 
I want a streamer
A good place to start is researching the control point app/software. I chose Simaudio Moon Moind 2 because I likr their control app and  it is Roon compatible for another option. It is a very good sounding streamer and can get even better with a r... 
No one actually knows how to lculate what speaker cable they need
For tnose who have endured his long inane ramblings on the various turntable forums, I propose we crown Mr b4icu the "Raul" of speaker wire theory 
Audio Additives Stylus Force Gauge inconstantcy
Ditto what ebm said. Upon recomendation, I found a used Winds ALM 01 for $300. They are no longer made but you can find them. All the incosistancies went away. It is the best and I've tried many. 
Turntable got absolutely crushed by CD
CD format is garbage. Extract the information off of them and stream to get the best possible sound reproduction. That being said, whether or not the LP version sounds better or worse depends on the particular recording. Most cases LP reproduction... 
Replacement Linn LP12 mat
The Linn felt mat sucks. I also have tried many of the available mats made for the LP12. While it is true that most offer no sonic advantage other than sparing one from the annoying static issue plus the unsightlyness, the Plattamat 2 from  Analog... 
Linn LP12......That good??
Varyvat,I fitted them myself. I am also trained by a longtime Linn tech.The Stiletto fitting is way easier than a stock Linn as it does not have a sprung/curved top plate to deal with. The stainless top plate requires proper fitting and is an artf... 
Linn LP12......That good??
I drank the Linn koolaid for years. I built a state of the art LP 12with a keel, Radikal, Cirkus bearing. Then upgraded the Ekos Se to an Audio Origami PU 7 tonearm and finally a Tangerine Audio Stiletto solid aluminum plinth and skorpion base pla... 
Tri-Planar Vll "SE Upgrade"
I purchaesd my Triplanar VII second hand a few years back. It was an 09 vi tage with rca leads. I did send it Tri last year for the se upgrade and maintenance go through. I would say that it is a worthwhile upgrade. Besides the cosmetic improvemen... 
Recommendation for Tonearm Cable
Audio Origami makes an excellent cable that sounds great and fits your budget 
Herron VTPH-1 vs Allnic H1201
I concur. I recently switched to Telefunken ECC 83's for the first and second gain stages and a Genelex GEC A2900 for the line stage on my VTPH 2. I was amazed at how the Herron is now transformed into a giant killer.  The nice thing about the Her...