hoosier1

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what speakers for 4k or less new or used
Go for the Merlin VSM-M, tube harness, battery BAM. Can't go wrong with these. 
What amp should be used with merlin vsm's?
I agree w/Audiobugged. Bobby can give great advice.Another avenue might be Atma-sphere amps, if your speakers have the tube harness. Often find the M60 or older (12 tube) MA1s on used market.My Merlins sound fantastic with w/the 12-tube MA1s. 
ProAc or Merlin
I have had the Milleniums for 2 1/2 years now. As someone who has loved music for 40 years and has had several different speakers systems, I can only tell you that I have not had the urge to look elsewhere since purchasing these speakers.With infe... 
best 1-source pre-amp w/remote - $700-$2000 used?
Go for the Placette RVC. Simply amazing. 
Phono preamp advice.
You should look into the Hagerman Trumpet. Check out Jim's website www.hagtech.com (I think). I own one and it is simply unbelievable. 
Any Hagerman Trumpet and Acoustech PHD owners?
I agree with Dmailer about the sound of the Hagerman Trumpet. It was such an eye-opener for me. It is dynamic over the entire listening frequencies. What I perhaps like best is its balance. Nothing is emphasized. I never get any listener fatigue. ... 
3K to 4K Phono Pre-Amp
Just purchased the Hagerman Trumpet. Unbelievable sound. Must use a step up with low output cartridges. Check out the website www.hagtech.com; Fremer also speaks highly of this unit in a capsule review in Stereophile.