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The best TT system for under 30K
We'll forgive him, he is in Russia, life is hard there. 
Building new system starting with power amp. What would you choose ?
I'll add another brand to the list - VAC. 
Single driver speakers. Are they worth considering ?
Full range driver impossible to design and build ? 
Building new system starting with power amp. What would you choose ?
That might be another reason to start with the amp. Room might change, speakers might have to be replaced, but your favorite amp will stay.In my case, I will never have very big room and I listen at moderate levels. 
Building new system starting with power amp. What would you choose ?
stibi, I agree with you, I would consider Lamm first. Question is which one.Diablo 300 is a very fine choice if you want transistor amp, and it can easily be found used, there are couple here right now. What if someone special gave you your favori... 
Building new system starting with power amp. What would you choose ?
Nagra. Excellent choice indeed. 
Building new system starting with power amp. What would you choose ?
Anyway, I do have speakers in my mind that I would consider first, if I could find them used - Kharma. 
Building new system starting with power amp. What would you choose ?
Yeah, around power cords. 
Building new system starting with power amp. What would you choose ?
When tape deck with volume control is your source you don’t need a preamp. Electrically must be matched, though. 
Anyone buys master tape dubs ?
I see. I would go with Studer based only on your description. 
If Cables Are Not Tone Controls...
Coloration or color ? Those are very different terms. Purist Neptune is a great cable, I have it as well. It seemingly brings out all the colors but it also brings in some colorations. Colorations by addition mostly not by subtraction, as far as I... 
Vinyl headache from hell!!!
Sounds like mistracking to me too. 
Building new system starting with power amp. What would you choose ?
Levinson ML-2 is a great idea. Can it still be serviced ? I read about it but never heard it.Gryphon Diablo is yes, basically a power amp with passive preamp. However, I would try to find used Gryphon Class A power amp. instead of it first. 
Living in Japan. Any opinions on amplifiers?
Allnic is South Korean. Add Audio Tekne to the list. 
The best TT system for under 30K
That's good. You got lucky, go for it. I hope that you will get full warranty coverage, just in case.