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Primaluna tube amps...
I own the Prologue One and it is an outstanding integrated amp with dynamic, musical sound. It is built like a tank and has point to point wiring. You can tube roll it to your heart's delight because it is self-biaing. It received a high recommend... 
Need advice on a good Phono preamp
Jolida JD9 Tube phono pre-amp. Can accomodate both MC and MM cartridges, adjustable gain, and sounds gorgeous. 6moons highly rated! Saw one for sale here for $375 
I want to try tubes, need suggestions
Cheap, get your toes wet option: used Onix SP-3 (about $400)Midrange option: Prima Luna Prologue One or Two (about $1k )Highend option: Cayin A88-T (designed to sound like McIntosh 275) ($2k ).All three have received glowing reviews in the magazin... 
Cartridge Upgrade for NAD 533
Johnnyb53 and Gadfly:Thanks for your input. I'm going to get the 2M blue.BTW, Gadfly, what mods did you make to the 533? Someone suggested getting an acrylic platter. Did you do that? Did it improve the sound? What else can be done? 
Cartridge Upgrade for NAD 533
Jwglista and Transnova:Many thanks. In researching the Denon, I found that it is a moving coil cartridge and the Bellari only works with moving magnet. So I guess I'll give the Ortofon a try. 
Cartridge Upgrade for NAD 533
Thanks, Mtbrider!