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Best used turntable/arm combo for under $7,500.00
At that budget why buy used? Check out SME model 10. It is $8000 new with arm. 
Affordable SS amp that has tube characteristics
The listing says FED EX not UPS. 
Affordable SS amp that has tube characteristics
Nice Conrad Johnson MF 2200 is listed here for $750. I would grab that,it is just what you are looking for,if you don't like it you can just sell it. 
Breaking in speaker cables??
Do you need a electrician to plug in a lamp in a wall plug? Just tape the bare end to be safe. 
Breaking in speaker cables??
Stick one end of each cable in positive side of ac outlet make sure you tape other end so you don't get zapped. You will be putting 115 volts through cable. That is the fastest way to break them in. 
What turntable, $500 or less
Nice Denon DP1200 is on here now. I owned this years ago ago and it was real nice. If you can get it for $400 go for it. 
Are Harbeth P3ESR's Any Different From B&W???
My friend had B&W and I thought they were a bright speaker. I have the Harbeths and find them a little bright but just love their sound. If you are looking for a speaker that is not bright check out the Spendor 3/5. I owned them before the Har... 
sansui or yamaha
Keep the Sansui. I was never a big fan of Yamaha. Very thin sounding. 
Using the VPI threaded clamp and azimuth change
I have a VPI and I don't use the washer or the clamp! 
Cleaning VPI platter
VPI recommends windex,thats what I use. 
Behringer EP4000 vs Bryston 4B ST & 4B PRO
Those specs are peak power. The Bryston is true power. I just can't see you using $400 amps on your high end speakers. Go for the Bryston or something else higher up the ladder! 
Newbie Question: Why is turntable volume so low?
Just get a mm cartridge that has higher output (5mv or more). But your levels will never match exactly the same. Another way to make the levels match is to put an ajustable attenuator between the dvd unit and the preamp to lower the volume of the ... 
HUM when I switch on components-
Do you mean the hum is coming from the components or from the speakers? If it is from the components just unplug each one at a time and see if it goes away,if it does then you will know which one is the trouble. 
Best speaker at Walmart
I just bought my nephew a pair of Pioneer sp-BS21-LR at best buy for 99.00.They sound real nice,check them out. 
Vendors Who Post
There is one guy not to mention any names,that all he does is push Vandersteens in all of his answers to questions. As a matter of fact I have been in his store to listen to products and have run in to the same problem. All he wants to do is push ...