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Recommendations for used/vintage integrated for vinyl
get a Luxman or Accuphase. both have great sound superior build and hold there value. Class A if you can find one.  
Help Choosing Speakers
Mapman has a good point about corner placement and if that's the case look at AudioNote AN line they can be really good and excel in the corners. + one of the Proac speakers probable go bigger then the tablet though, wasn't too impressed with the ... 
Where is the significant point of diminishing returns on hi-end turntable?
From reading your initial post you seem to be looking for music and not a gear head? After many years of $10k tables I've recently set up a Garrard 301 system with a modest Jelco 12" tone arm and Van Den Hull MC 10 cart  with my custom plinth abou... 
If this sounds like YOUR Turntable story, please share your final chapter
I went up the Oracle Dephi chain and ended up at the mk5 but wasn't engaged in music anymore. so i've found a home in music again with a Garrard 301 with a layered Bamboo plinth and Jelco 12" arm. admittedlyI'm still cart hunting but using the Van... 
High Quality Universal Player??
I thought the Cambridge used the Oppo 105 guts with a slightly different out put stage? at least that's what the dealer told me. maybe i'm getting the models mixed up.  
The effect 60Hz Cycles on 50Hz SACD-PLayers
one other thing to keep in mind  Japan uses both 50 and 60 cycles depending on the area of the island so I would imagine its fine for either.  ( Luxman being build in japan) put the proper voltage into it and you should be fine as the above people... 
What are you using for ripping CDs? What media player do you use?
also try Audio Stream for a ton of information and lots of products from cheep to expensive are reviewed http://www.audiostream.com/ 
I NEED AN AMP!! BUT WHAT?? HELP PLEASE!!
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/solid-state-classe-ca-150-150w-2-channel-balanced-amplifier-2016-1... another option Classe Audio  
I NEED AN AMP!! BUT WHAT?? HELP PLEASE!!
and still under factory warranty 
I NEED AN AMP!! BUT WHAT?? HELP PLEASE!!
here's one for you right now at $600 not a bad buy Bryston 4b now that's more then enough power for youhttps://www.audiogon.com/listings/solid-state-bryston-sst-4b-amp-2016-10-14-amplifiers-04011-birch-i... 
I NEED AN AMP!! BUT WHAT?? HELP PLEASE!!
If you like the Bryson 3b you could find another one and mono them or sell it a get a 4b  
Need advice on what to look for in a turntable - budget $6K to $10K
Garrard 301/401 or the newer 501 set up with two arms one 12" one 9 or 10" with arms lf your choosing and a high end plinth in the flavor that suites you tastes and you will live music all the more.  
Leaving the Naim game . . .
I did a similar thing and sold my Naim system a couple years ago because i wasn't listening to music anymore. i've gone through a couple systems including an AudioNote Uk set up and now Luxman class A system and Living Voice Avatar 2 speakers and ... 
NAD C 316BEE vs. NAD D 3020
check out this. I've heard a few samples from a friends shop who caries them and they are surprisingly well build and sound wonderful for the money. http://www.miesaudio.com/products/mies-i100-integrated-amplifierbetter looking then any NAD and so... 
Is the "standard" Linn Sondek LP-12 surpassed by newer turntable brands and designs??
Garrard 301 1954 to 1965, 401 1965- late 70's http://www.garrard501.com/history.html