Best gently used setup for under $6k

Bgupton,
Welcome back to the world of audiophiles! Damn if I do, damn if I don't!!!

There are many choices out there. Ultimately, it always comes down to synergy! Below please find a simple set up that works extremely well together, will suit you budget, and, most importantly, will blow your mind away!!!!!!!!!

Rega RP3/DV10X5 - $1,500.00
(later you may want to add the Rega TT-PSU for $395.00 as an upgrade for steady pitch and quieter backgrounds plus the ability to change speed with the push of a button).

Rogue Audio Sphinx Hybrid Integrated - $1,300.00
(it comes with a very capable integrated phono stage card perfectly suited for the dynavector 10X5 high output moving coil so you will save $$$ by not having to buy a phono stage).

Golden Ear Aon 3 Bookshelf monitors - $1,000.00
(I know you want bookshelf monitors but please check out the Golden Ear Triton 7's ($1,400.00) first. These floorstanding speakers are simply amazing!!! Plus they are small in size with a very small footprint).

Speaker cables and iterconnects - Kimber 8TC/Hero combo that you can buy used in Audiogon for about $500.00.

Best part.......all new equipment with warranty!
All in all, you will spend about $4,500.00 with plenty of spare money to buy lots of lps!

Happy listening!

To second what Michaela just wrote......nothing wrong with B&W/McIntoch. I have owned products from these two brands as well as other brands like Linn, Audio Research, Cary, Conrad Johnson, etc. After many years of trial and error I have come to one realization; you don't need to spend lots of money to get it right!

No better feeling than being extremely happy and satisfied with best value products you can get. My current set-up may cost much less than a set-up based on the products mentioned above but I couldn't be any happier!!!!!!!

Just find the right synery and, like Michaela expressed, that's all it counts if it makes you happy!