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Looking for a technical explanation...
Not biplane, "by playing" 
Looking for a technical explanation...
Even biplane a record multiple times the act of the stylus moving through the groove will dislodge garbage that you may hear initially but not the second time because the stylus has cleaned it out the first time. 
Looking for a technical explanation...
Impossible to remove pops and clicks from a record that way. If they were reduced it wasn't because of that it was something else you did  
Which wood Grado
Bpoletti, what a stupid ass and ignorant post.That's MY studied and experienced opinion. 
Value of burn/break in?
Tubes hit optimal operating temperatures very quickly. Get a infrared thermometer and measure yourself. After a few minutes you're just wasting electricity and shelf-life of your tubes if you're not listening to music. On the other hand, small tub... 
Schitt turntable anyone?
Pioneer turntable is just for DJs right? 
Best amp for KEF LS50
Which tubes did you end up with? 
Let's talk power cords
Agreed but trying to get more insight into what people perceived to be as better. For example is there more Bass, is there less sibilance in the vocals, are some of the highs less screechy,. 
Let's talk power cords
Can someone who has had positive experience with aftermarket power cords cite specific examples of what they heard? Which album? Which passage? What specifically? Was it really "better" or, just different? If it was"better", what do you think was ... 
Outer ring - who uses and what are your findings
I used the Clearaudio outer ring and centering spider for years on my Clearaudio Champ II. I would say it worked to keep records with slight warp flat. I don't use it anymore. Sold it. I haven't missed it and wouldn't spend more than $100 to buy a... 
Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II and What Bookshelf Speakers
I have the KEF LS50 and couldn't be happier. 
Best amp for KEF LS50
I too have the Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II. Couldn't be happier. 
Using Maple Butcher Block Under a Turntable
Curious as to why you would consider putting your turntable on a slab of wood? Does it matter if it's currently sitting on a metal table? Is that why? 
Fun Analog Upgrade Challenge
Obviously, phono stage would make the most impact in this scenario. 
WD 40 to remove scratches on vinyl !
How would WD-40 replace the vinyl that was lost due to a scratch?