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Simon Yorke turntables-audiophile best value?
Toneofmusicaudio, excellent post. Thank you. 
Help a recovering audiophile build a system
I would start with ipod touch and Grado headphones and see how much I really want to go into that repetition. 
budget cart help
I like Grado sound so I would go for Gold. Whether it would be the best match with your tonearm I don't think we can know. But that's what I would try first. 
Class D vs Class A Education
Coltrane1, you are right, you are right. It could be even more interesting to say "African things" in places like, say, Paris or Berlin. But I may be wrong, I've never been to there. 
The Great Vinyl Debate
Elizabeth, you ask for punishment each time you post. 
Class D vs Class A Education
Space and heat are not big concerns but price is. Anyway, of what I heard I like LAMMs and Rowlands regardless of their particular designs. And if any system doesn't do PRaT well I am not interested even if it has a midrange to die for. I believe ... 
Simon Yorke turntables-audiophile best value?
So, you could not differentiate what contributed to what you heard and to what degree. Not to say that it is easy.Also, you didn't say that the sound was not good. What was in that system besides the Simon Yorke? 
The Great Vinyl Debate
I bought many from Japan too. In 99% their grading was accurate. Not cheap but worth it. 
Tandberg 3001 tuner service or parts
Yup, sound-smith.comBut it will cost you. 
Best Integrated w/ Phono-In under $350
Used Audiolab 8000A made in England could be the best choice. It sounds excellent, has acceptable phono stage and is very reliable.I think there is one right now on ebay. 
Class D vs Class A Education
Vinw, I suppose you are right. But how about having the best compromise in one package? Would you recommend particular amps that deliver closer to the ideal regardless of As and Ds? 
Most sophisticated and intelligent musician
Religion, philosophy and audio may not be a bad or irrelevant subject. Why not? After all what we really hear and why is unknowable. 
Most sophisticated and intelligent musician
King David. Could you say a little more? 
Class D vs Class A Education
So, class A is the best, other things being equal. To hell with those ecologically sound Ds - I will get A; unless, perhaps, it's Rowland. 
Most sophisticated and intelligent musician
But it took him decades to do it. I bet his "radial velocity" is off the scale.