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VPI Prime Sig/Lyra Delos / Feedback ...help!
So ,something weird with the wiring causing the original problem-feedback? Good to see you can now enjoy the setup. CRANK IT UP!    
How would you spend my next $5K?
Based on the pic, the room and speaker setup is where to invest money and time.   
Rega P10 with Apheta 3
"I would prefer VTA & azimuth adjustability"  You have plenty of options, new or used. Enjoy the hunt.              
Rega P10 with Apheta 3
Approval from the boss means use your conditional pass while you can. P10 WITH an upgraded phonostage will  keep the ears happy for an extended time IMO, with your current phonostage, audiophool curiosity will linger. Perhaps one of those "Only... 
Rega P10 with Apheta 3
With a "better" phonostage, Rega P10/Apheta could be a final destination. $5100 is a decent price.  $5100 can also get a nicer used table,but without the cart. Go for it only if you're REALLY into LP playback, and don't want the fuss necessary ... 
12AX7A preamp tubes - ribbed vs smooth plate
"4 12AT7 tubes. no clue what they do Beyond rectify" Your amp is SS rectified, not tubed. 2nd gain stage/phase splitter? Just guessing.  
12AX7A preamp tubes - ribbed vs smooth plate
"It's a mono block amplifier with 8 KT 88 and 6 small tubes (  4 rectifier, 2 preamp)" Huh? That's a most unusual topology. What brand is this? Dual rectifiers for each channel?]]    
how good is the Heed Quasar?
Quasar is a great price/build/performance and value choice.  Went tube. Looks like the cost has gone up a couple of bucks- $750 when I purchased one many years ago. Still reasonable for what it is.    
Synergistic Research PHT - Phono Transducer
Fremer's comments: “but adding that blue PHT produced an ear-popping, Cinerama-like, wraparound soundstage, and an overall sound even less tethered to the speaker positions. The image focus was increased without producing razor sharpness, and the... 
How does wood hardness affect the sound of a TT on a wood TT platform?
After nearly 4 years, the OP probably gave up and got real a real isolation platform-Minus K.  
Musical Expectation Bias
"What does the "R" in PRAT stand for?" IMO- just another goofy audiophool term. Humans have it- electronics just record and play it back. Some better than others.  
Musical Expectation Bias
The article subject is rhythm. I see no relation with audio equipment nerd things like "tube holography."  
Technics SL-1200GAE or VPI HW-40 or …?
At the  very least for any setup-a clamp with rubber washer to dish the LP flat to the platter.  Nothing more disturbing than seeing arm moving up/down on a warped LP.        
Clean power and it's affect on sound quality
This thread got me thinking about a post retirement gig- audiophool approved Romex- burned in/cry'ed spools, proudly labeled- "Assembled in USA, MIC sourced" Tour the audio show circuit with bikini models handing out swatches  of 10/3? PM, if ... 
Clean power and it's affect on sound quality
"The older home had a warmer tone due to 50 years of copper wiring being burned in. My new house is brighter because the copper wiring hasn't been burned in yet." HUH? We need to "burn in" the house wiring?