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Skeptic or just plain hard headed
Keith - not nearly an attack...simply observing of your writing style. Surely cables, capacitors, volume controls, etc, etc. all change their makeup after a while of use. My cables came to me sporting fuzz, no bass, no air....missing all that all ... 
Zerostat Milty really?
Milty was of no use to me.....they called it a DiscWasher AntiStatic gun then.  I'm not a fan of record cleaning machines as well.  I think they are way overpriced....yes it makes the records sound a bit better, but not worth the hastle.  I use a ... 
Audioquest Makenzie XLRs
There are top level Anti-Cable XLR's for 260 dollars or so on Ebay - make a bid.... 
Skeptic or just plain hard headed
Keith  - you sound like you're 12 
Sudden problem with turntable
Take the cartridge out and send it to Soundsmith....you'll get back smiles again.  Don't bother with anything else since this happened suddenly....not a setup or cleaning suggestion. 
Turntable got absolutely crushed by CD
Isolate it via springs which bring lively resonances to the game, or solidly support the table. 
The Future of Audio Amplification
Merrill has a very wonderful class D amp...but super expensive 
best interconnect at decent price
Darmento - have you checked E-bay for Anti-Cables....there is a great pair for little money 
What to do when the preamp you were ripped off on shows up online ?
I hope you put it on your credit card....just call them and they'll remove the sale.   If from PayPal call them.....Ebay, call them 
Is it time to just quit?
Liz....it sounds like you need someone to listen to music with.....look out the window and ask ... get someone to sit down with you.  
Turntable got absolutely crushed by CD
The 10.5 arm can do justice to all cartridges...That's not your problem. 
What is the first album you purchased, and do you still have it?
Ray Coniff.....Concert in Rhythm.....I still have it. 
Seeking information
adg101 is right. ClearDay cables are astoundingly good...too bad the manufacturer is ill.  I suggest get as many different sets you can try, and evaluate them for yourself.  All cables are system dependent.. 
Thoughts about speakers for a newbie
If you're interested in very high quality sound and have limited funds, consider high quality earphones and a dedicated headphone amp. 
Turntable got absolutely crushed by CD
Something is very wrong.....there are some aspects of CD that are very good, but in truth, LP in properly setup system Is better.  Check your setup,....cartrige, pre.....etc.