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Turntable recommendations
Origin live TT with an Origin Live tonearm,Acoustic Solid TT with an Origin Live tonearm,Lyra Kleos cartridge,Shelter 9000 cartridge. 
Will my Krell drive a 2 ohm load?
You might want to try an Anthem P2 (stereo) or P5 (5 channel) they can drive anything down to 0 ohms (shorting) and do it all day. 
Phono cartridge suggestions sought
The AT33PTG/II is very good at extracting the low deep bass from the music and also being able to not add anything to the mids while still being able to bring out the highs without sounding tinny or shrill, plus it is still afordable for midpriced... 
Phono cartridge suggestions sought
You can try one of these 3 cartridges.1) Audio Technica AT33PTG/II  $549.002) Audio Technica AT-ART9      $990.003) Audio Technica AT-ART7   $1,090.00 
Cables from TT to phono stage to preamp
If you scroll all the way to the bottom it lists the technical specs. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Conductors: Ultra High Purity, 99.999% Silver-coated OFC copper Wire gauge: 20AWG Dielectric: Foamed Polyethylene Capaci... 
Cables from TT to phono stage to preamp
I am also using the AudioTechnica PTG33/II MC cartridge set at 150 ohms on the JC3+ phono stage. 
Cables from TT to phono stage to preamp
You might want to try the Audio Art IC-3 phono cables or the IC-3 E interconnects, which is what I use on my Acoustic Solid 111 Steel turntable, which is hooked up to a Parasound JC3+ phono stage which goes to a Primaluna Dialogue Premium HP integ... 
Which vintage direct drive?
Concept 2QD DD i have been using one for 40,and it still runs and sounds great, I just moved it into my 2nd system as it was replaced with an Acoustic Solid 111 Metal with the extra dampening base. 
Top vintage receivers vs. modern high-end equipment
I bought a Kenwood KR8010 back in the late seventies and have only had it worked on once since then in the late nineties I still use it in an old style set up and it still looks and sounds great, I have seen them listed online from time to time yo... 
So many great golden era DD tables out there, what do you recommend for $1000?
See if you can find an old Concept 2QD DD turntable. They were built like tanks and look great. 
Popular new/used SS stereo power amps under $2500?
+1 on the Hegel, you might also look into the Anthem P2, or A2 power amps, or even a used Bryston with it's 20 year warrenty. 
Would switching amps make a big difference?
Try the Anthem P2 amp with a tube pre, the Anthem P2 will play all the down to 2ohms and below, read reviews. 
Searching for matching(?) Subwoofer solution
you might also want to try the REL HT1205, I just picked up a pair of them and they are a very fast and detailed sub, don't let the HT scare you they are great for stereo set ups which is what I use them for, I use a pair of HSU VTF-3 MK5 HP subs ... 
Which new amp to get?
If you are dead set on SS try the Anthem P2 no fan runs at room temperature and built solid to last many years, or if you want to stay with tubes the Raven Shadow MK2 is a really great sounding amp. 
Do I go from a Primaluna HP Integrated to Schiit Freya+ and a pair of Aegir Amps?
I have the Primaluna Dialogue premium HP and have it powering some AR 308HO speakers 93db in a 15' X 18' X 10' ceiling the room is carpeted and I have wall treatments and I get plenty of bass oomph from this set up, I think you should look into so...