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Tube Preamp with Solid State Amp?
Yes. 
Waht is the best streamer for the money under $2500 (no DAC or storage required).
Go with the guys that invented streamers.S Korea's Aurrender.Now that they've finally released the Android app the other half of the world can enjoy...sK is also way ahead of us in all other common user electronics, Covid deaths, etc. They jump we... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Richie Cole Bossa Nova EyesRecorded sublimely by Richie & Fred Catero 
Lamm pre amp
As an alternative to "tonal richness" you actually could try a Tortuga:http://https//www.tortugaaudio.com/products/passive-preamps/ldr3000p-v25-passive-preamp/ 30 days; return shipping your only cost.Apple remote. 
Suggestions for $2k budget
If I was you I'd try the Buchardt S400s at home for a month. I'd doubt you'd ship them back but you could if you find something else you like. 
Analogue question
Run an extension cord back to the main outlet, for investigation. If that works the other outlet is probably on the other leg.Swap breakers or hire an electrician.Or try a cheap iso transformer.  If that works you can get a good one for better SQ.... 
Subwoofers - Front Firing or Down Firing - Which Sounds Best?
One 15" can give you what you want?If you want good bass in one position only and a wife bitchin' about the whole house booming/pressurized, have at it. 
Frustrated with Vinly
I've got a Nitty Gritty shelved. Too much work scrubbing and sucking.For the cost of a vacuum cleaner, Park's Puffin's SQ sounds quieter with the Magic firmware. You can even still use your Herron first if that's your thing.As it was explained to... 
New TT for ~$1500
The Schitt Sol looks like a winner to me.You could try it with a Puffin for $1300 total. Choice of 2 carts. 
To guard stylus or not?
I say not. I can't even find one for the installed cart. The other 3 are covered.Flux busted it without. Of course if I had a strain guage I'd revisit that thought. 
Lumin D2 or U1 Mini
MiniTell us if it was worth it. 
External DAC connection for Bluesound Node 2i (after "Another streaming newbie" thread)
I have the N100 and it is toslink only.  I imagine it has a crappier internal DAC. Even a $70 S.M.S.L. DAC sounds much better than internal. The optical is limited to 24-96 and is a match for the $15 level of Qobuz.It really shines through a bette... 
Audiophile Albums....Yes indeed
Nice poison link MC 
Silver is the appropriate color for everything but speakers.
Black.Loki?Paint it black. 
New old or old new?
Optimize sound AND resale?WTF?If it sounds good don't sell it.OR regret it.If you want to get most of your money back, don't buy in the first place.Then you'll have 100% of it.If you don't spend it, all you got is a pot of gold.You would feel bett...