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Vinyl***What If***
Passion is the key word. 
Vinyl***What If***
No scaring off, I simply don't think the man is motivated enough to get into this, perhaps not enough funds for it either.I returned to analog ten years ago and had very few records in the closet before that. But I really wanted to return and I di... 
Full Range under $5k-ish
JM Labs Utopia, older floor standing models, maybe a little above $5k, though they would outclass everything else in your system. Match with cables would be important, more than on average, or they will sound bright and forward. Don't know how low... 
What power cord do you like most on your amp ?
Besides curiosity, I got a small problem with that. I used to have Purist Dominus Rev C Ferox on my quite high current Redgum integrated, and it worked great. And I had Custom Power Cord Company Top Gun on the PS Audio regenerator all the equipmen... 
Vinyl***What If***
Forget it. 
Which courier do you prefer?
FedEx overnight works like a clock. Cost is a consideration. 
Vibration Isolation
Anyone tried exotic wood cones ? 
Which courier do you prefer?
Yeah, USPS Express delivers even on Sundays, 365 days delivery, I think. 
Beware of the cable claiming long burn in period.
Yes, spend money, a lot of it. 
Which courier do you prefer?
Well, it happens, and apparently varies from region to region and from area to area.  
Nottingham Interspace vs Pear Audio vs Analogue Works
No hum in my system, though it's not all completely quiet because of the phono stage.  
Which courier do you prefer?
Not really. FedEx is almost always on time, USPS Priority is often late but otherwise reliable and gentle with packages and boxes. 
Beware of the cable claiming long burn in period.
Elizabeth, you are in audiophile mid-age.Clean your records properly, get the same model speaker cables, upgrade the power cords, and you will get a jump in sound quality.Then you might consider getting better table/arm/cartridge/phono. Then maybe... 
Vinyl***What If***
Bill is right, I think. Also, I don't quite understand your reasons for trying vinyl. If you seek the highest sound quality, I would suggest improving the rest of the system and then add analog source maybe.No rush, records will still be here. Spe... 
Nottingham Interspace vs Pear Audio vs Analogue Works
If you get the Nottingham make sure to replace the stock felt mat. I and many others use Boston Audio Mat-1 graphite mat.