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Von Schweikert speakers
I had DB-100’s and they were great through my SET amp phase, the others I have heard are uneventful to me. 
Innuos Zenith mk3 complete disappointment
Did you buy one of his pieces? Compare it to the Innuos or any other streamers/players?   
Innuos Zenith mk3 complete disappointment
I use the Innous as well in my system and think is fabulous.  I have replaced a Auralic and Lumin streamers with my Zentih and have been extremely satisfied with its performance.  System is Avant-garde Uno Nano with SW1X Audio Dac III, Esoteric F-... 
Most hyped turntable, tonearm, and cartridge?
Entertain me and list the 3k modern tables that are better than any 301 or 124? And I am not talking about the new 20k or 15k tables. 
Best Speakers for a small Nearfield room, budget at most $10000 (used is also ok)
My room is a touch larger than yours and I replaced Harbeth 30.1’s with Magico S1 and they are better performers but do cost more money.  Other than room size what equipment are you using? 
New TT for ~$1500
It’s your coins to spend but you didn’t get a huge amount of support with your Rega and Project suggestions.  I would listen to our Russian buddy as he is a pretty knowledgeable vinyl source.  The Technics tables that were suggested are wonderful ... 
Who buy PS AUDIO ?
Owned a PS Audio Direct Stream Dac and compared it to a Audio Note Dac and posted the Direct Steam up for sale that day.  Have also had the BHK preamp in house for a audition and passed on it as well....lots of money for a touch over average perfo... 
My list of seller red flags
I disagree with all of it, if you don’t like the price, the description, trade or no trade don’t buy it.  I want the last 5 minutes back for even reading or replying to the original post. 
audiophiles who are just getting the itch to upgrade
What the heck change it all:) 
Herron VTSP-2a vs EAR 324
I know where there is a Herron MM phono preamp for a good price.  Keith’s stuff is fantastic, the EAR stuff is good as well but I am more of a tube guy myself....the Best SS phono preamp for a decent price was the RCM Sensor II.  Good luck1 
Herron VTPH-2A or Manley Chinook mk II phonostage
I have had both...preferred Herron ran wide open.  Both are very good phono’s. But it is all about preferences.  I am currently using a SUT into my Audio Tekne preamp with built in phono.  I would pass on the VPI but I am biased to the Garrard 301... 
Need under $1500 preamp for my system
Find a CJ PV preamp these are a nice sounding tube preamp and some models have a nice MM tube phono built in, these can be bought for less than your budget. 
Phonostage/preamp recommendations. Parasound JC3 Jr.?
No offense to the posters or yourself but your looking at spending a decent amount of cash for used phono preamp when you could secure a nice integrated amp with a built in phono preamp that would be step up in sound quality and also with a built ... 
Turntable Advice Needed
Technics 1200GR....I have owned several tables including your Rega tables and the Technics are wonderful tables to use....easy setup, the detachable headshells are a plus and allow for easy cartridge swaps....my current tables are a Woodsong Audio... 
Will my Krell drive a 2 ohm load?
KSA or one of the Class A Krell Amps are what you are looking for....they will be a higher price point than one of the KAV amps which are part of their HT amps and processors series back in the day.