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Soulution 725 or Robert Koda Takumi k10?
I don't have experience with any T. Mayer product.  The Koda is an excellent choice.   A Nagra HD replaced the Takumi.   Good luck in your search,  Jose  
Top 5 Reaons to NOT BUY A TURNTABLE.
I enjoy the entire process .  The enjoyment of the sound reproduced by the medium is personal,  as is the cost.Enjoy your music and gear,Jose 
The smoothest amp you've heard?
Pass Aleph 3.Jose. 
The smoothest amp you've heard?
Koda Takumi K160; sublime.Mephisto SolosPass XS300 I welcome the day and experience DartZ.Jose 
Recommendation for a highly resolving amp
I don't think the amp is your problem.   I would consider a different pre.Respectfully, Jose 
Room treaments
Diffusion at first reflection points . Absorption behind listening position.Good luck, Jose 
What is the reason for this? (Digital vs Vinyl Question)
+100 @cat doorman and SNSI don't stream.  I take great joy listening to my vinyl set up.  However,  i don't dismiss how good streaming can be/sound.  Enjoy what you have and for what they are capable of. Respectfully, Jose 
Lucky cartridge hunting today
@mofimadness & LinnLP 12I find these threads very helpful.   Im currently shopping for and in hopes of bettering/replacing my Ortofon Anna and the ClearAudio Strad V2.Respectfully, Jose 
Gryphon Mephisto
Congratulations and enjoy! If you ever get a chance,  i highly recommend you listen to the Solos. Cheers, Jose 
Tube Preamp - What to buy?
Many great choices given thus far.  I would look for a CAT - Convegant Audio preamp, an excellent piece with a built in phono.Good luck, Jose  
Recommended cheaper vintage SS Integrated Amps?
I second the sansui au717.  Very good piece.  Also,  look for Coda gear, well made and built to last.Good luck, Jose 
Music for setting up speakers
I second and use the XLO reference recordings CD.  It has many uses applicable to a system; im not sure if it's available in an LP format.Good luck,Jose  
Pass 350.5 vs Bryston 14-BSS2 vs Mark Levinson 33(n)
ML 33H, great amps and can handle most and speaker load.good luck. 
First tube preamp recommendations (under $5k)
@smodtacticalSorry...Audio Research Ref3.  Jose 
First tube preamp recommendations (under $5k)
@smodtactical,  see if you can audition the CAT near you.   Ask the seller if the unit has been serviced? In one of my systems,  CAT replaced an AR3. Excellent suggestions have been provided to you.  Good luck and enjoy the search. Best,Jose