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Do you start fine tuning the system with cables or tubes ?
Tubes definitely make a more discernible difference in my experience.  The biggest impact I have had with tubes are 6SN7 and rectifier tubes. I could not believe the difference a Mullard GZ34 made to my system after inserting it into my Allnic pho... 
The Koetsu Black Goldline
Andy is the best. He repaired my transfiguration Proteus, flawless with quick return.  
No one talks about Purist Audio Design cables.
Venustas diamond revision SC work great with my Thiels. I also use them as interconnects, one set luminous rev and the other praesto rev.   I have tried an embarrassing number of cables over the years and these have been in my system the longest.... 
Defunct brands-
Thiel speakers come to mind - I still listen to 3.6's and CS6.  I think Kara retired not sure if dehavilland electric is still in business.  Love the ultra verve preamp.  
Arm Board levelling: is this good enough?
I thought platters were designed in a slightly concave manner?   I always ensure my plinth is level on my basis tt.  Did I dream that?  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Velvet Underground 1969 mike Campbell and the dirty knobs  
ALEX SVENTITSKY, WYWIRE , 1951 - 2025
Oh man, so sad. I still have two sets of interconnects and four power cables from his original silver series. What a help he was with my system decisions and a top notch guy. RIP Alex.    
Ice Cold Beer
Lol.   Pretty much sums it up!  
Your favorite obscure song
Piece of crap.   Neil Young.  😆   
Anyone heard from Charles1dad ?
I understand his point also.  Good luck with your surgery bigkidz.    
What A Drag It Is Getting Old
+1 Mr. decibel, moving speakers and amps around is a great invitation to injury. I used to call it working out now I call it rehab.  
Who is your favorite instrumentalist or instrumental group?
Love the jazz fusion of weather report  
Tune of the Day
The Who/my wife.  John entwisle on vocals  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Bob Dylan modern times The Who who’s next  
What A Drag It Is Getting Old
Makes you think you are crazy. At least the mystery is solved