Looking for suggestions for me new analog system

Personally, if I were starting over with analog, I would buy the Technics 1200gs for about $4300. Well built, fuss free and interchangeable headshells if you want to fool around with cartridges.

This isn't answering the questions directly but, something that may help you get you thoughts distilled down is/are Paul McGowen's books about stereo systems and his ideas of how to approach system building.

As well all know, finding the right speakers for you is essential.

Also, you may be able to gain some insight about various products by asking questions on ChatGPT or other AI websites.

It's tradition. Analogue recordings should be played on analogue equipment - turntable or tape deck, and digital on digital, even if you cannot hear the difference.

I will do my very best to never return to transistors, it's tubes/valves only for me, including power amps. Can be difficult to find right tubes from reliable sources, though, can be quite expensive as well.

For jazz you will need sophisticated speakers.

for speakers

https://speakerchoices.com/

How long has it been since you sold your analog rig. Technology has advanced tremendously in the last ten years. You can now put together a digital rig that sounds as good as analog at nearly any price point. The ongoing cost for music is $14.99 per month for millions of albums.

I own a tremendous analog rig. If I didn’t have 2,000 pristine albums collected over my lifetime, I would get rid of it, or not start again. I don’t listen to them... since streaming sound the same. Also, I’m retired and honestly getting up all the time isn’t as easy as it used to be.

If you like the whole vinyl, collecting and fiddling. I completely understand.  It can be a fun pursuit. If I had a limited budget I would look again at VPI. A used Conrad Johnson or Audio Research phonostage. I have found a budget phono stage can really compromise the sound.

What is your current system? 

There is pair of Silverline Boleros on HiFi Shark for sale for $4900. Since you had the 17's I presume you a familiar with, or at least heard about them. They are not mine! which are not for sale. Not only do they sound great but are easy to drive (I use small low power tube amps).