Hello, everyone: Thanks for all the input. My cable update is that I'll probably be going with MIT CVT2 bi-wires as Stereophile recommended, after missing my shot at some used Acarian Black Orpheus Bi-Wires. I was toying with the idea of building up a Lenco L75 instead, to replace my Dual CS5000, but the MIT CVTs will make everything sound better, not just LPs.
Used cables, of course... even then, they're pricey.
Used cables, of course... even then, they're pricey.