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R.I.P Glen Campbell
Virtuoso guitarist (Gene Norman Group-Dylan Jazz) and perfect pitch voice (no software pitch correction needed), what's not to like? 
Just retired and want to get back to vinyl listening
The Luxman looks nice. I have the (now discontinued) Luxman phono stage that I love. I don't know the pin designation on the Luxman balanced connections but they may be different than the US standard that atmasphere mentions above. If you are stil... 
What's been your turntable ownership over the years?
High School/College Dual-don't remember model with Lafayette Integrated and Marantz 4'sEarly Adulthood-Technics Linear Tracking -don't remember model"Middle" Adulthood-Artisan Fidelity Thorens 160 with Origin Live ZephyrCurrent-WTL Amadeus with Dy... 
What is your speaker ownership history since 1995?
Klipsch Forte I (new)-now in my brother's systemThiel CS 3.5 (used) (in a peripheral zone in my home-powered by Bryston 4B)Vandersteen 3A's (new) (main system speakers-powered by Ultraverve/Bryston 4BSST)Atlantic Tech home theater bundle (new) (ho... 
Best Tubed Preamp For A Warm, Rich Sound, Yet Still Detailed and Agile
DeHavilland Ultraverve  
Best Tubed Preamp For A Warm, Rich Sound, Yet Still Detailed and Agile
second the recs for DeHavilland Ultraverve. Love mine. It's single ended only.  
Best value record cleaner/cleaning system
I use an old plastic Technics table with the belt removed for record support while I apply Disc Doctor cleaning fluid and scrub using the Disc Doctor cleaning pads. Then vacuum on the KAB EV-1 and back to the table for rinse using reverse osmosis ... 
$5,000 to spend for analog front end - advice please...:)
WTL Amadeus or SimplexDynavector 20X2Van Alstine phono preamp 
Looking to upgrade my preamp, suggestions?
DeHavilland Ultraverve, quiet with great imaging.  
recommendations of phono preamps < $3000 range
Thanks, will research this! 
recommendations of phono preamps < $3000 range
I'm thinking of trying to build the K and K Trio. I have a Dynavector 20XL on my WT Amadeus. Rest of system is Ultraverve Premap, Bryston 4BSST, Vandersteen 3A Sigs. Currently using the Van Alstine phono stage which is actually very good.  
List of albums that will still be popular 50 years from now...
Sinatra-Sinatra at The SandsTraffic-Low SparkStones-Sticky FingersAllman Bros-Eat a Peach 
Phono stage for DL103
I have this one and use it for MC-very happyhttp://www.avahifi.com/products/for-vinyl-lovers/vision-riaa-phono-preamplifier 
Upgrade Opinions, Thorens vs VPI
I once mounted an Origin Live Zephyr on my restored TD 160. This was a nice combination. I bought a Well Tempered Amadeus which is a keeper for me.  
$1600. preamp
Used DeHavilland Ultraverve. For even less, Van Alstine T8+ or Fet Valve, used Bryston BP20, 25. Have had good experiences with all of these.