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Cheap Turntable
rega 3 used , systemdek xii used, old benjamin mirachord, dual 
Tossing out a question about some 'tables...
from the models you're looking at - I would get an old DUAL and run it into the ground 
Warmest solid-state integrated for under $2k
Plinius 8200 II , Musical fidelity, Ayre 
Best Integrated Amp betw $$1500-2000
Plinius 8200, 8100 Musical Fidelity, Pathos, Yba all used. Lsten to them and see which is the "BEST" 
Right tuner for the job
I've had/have several tuners- MAC 1700(RCV), Mac MR 73, Pioneer tx 6200, Scott LT-112B, Sansui 717, Scott tube mono, Fisher 500, 400 , 800 etc. I found the SS tuners to have better resolution and extension than tubes. Some of the more pricely tune... 
Good Integrated for cheap Krell or Plinius?
I think the 8200 II is a great sounding amp - I have up tubes for it.... 
Anyone compared the old AudioTruth line to the new
AUDIOQUEST/ TRUTH speaker & ic were/are some of the best sounding made. You can find them cheaply used. 
Which tube amp to buy?
Quicksilver m 60 ,cary rocket, Rogue magnum(I think)in that order. But really hard to recommend w/o knowing your other components and your room. Maybe you should just go listen to a few.... 
speaker cable and IC's to dim brightness in system
Audioquest Sterling. Smooths out the brightness and extends highs beyond without dulling . Brings midrange and bass into focus which creates the illusion of less brightness. I've heard them on many systems and can't find anything I like better 
What Is the best pair of speakers under 3k??
BEST ? well that's got to do with your taste, system and cash flow. Totem Forests, Proac D-15, Chesky etc etc for starters. Confusion over what to buy/audition is what high audio is all about. You will find you can live with most speakers in the 3...