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Should there be concern?
Big red flag. I have also recently seen many ads here rated as new, and the narrative then says only used for a week or 50 hours... 
Why do Asian looks for old Wadia CDP at high price?
Thanks  
Why do Asian looks for old Wadia CDP at high price?
What are some of the R2R Wadia models?  Thanks  
External DAC
Exogal Comet Plus 
Why do Asian looks for old Wadia CDP at high price?
There seems to be a solid group of members here who prefer 10-25 year old CD players and DAC’s 
Tuner or Receiver
Agree with Cleeds 
what speaker cables would you recommend for KEF speakers matched with Sansui amp & preamp?
I often use Mapleshade speaker cables with vintage amps that have spring clip connectors  
what speaker cables would you recommend for KEF speakers matched with Sansui amp & preamp?
Though most have probably never heard fully restored vintage gear ... 
what speaker cables would you recommend for KEF speakers matched with Sansui amp & preamp?
I like the Kimber 12TC and Hero recommendation.  Some like vintage Sansui or other vintage gear, many don't. Just personal preference.  
Specific Pre-Amp advice
Great start !!! 
Audio Research
I liked the original Audience power chord on both the LS15 and 25mkll. It's quite inexpensive now and a nice upgrade from the already good ARC cord  
Underspent on speakers relative to overall system?
there is a very recent, very long thread on this...absolutely no consensus...though your system seems to fit into the non-existent normal range 
Parasound A-23 or Parasound HCA 2200
Parasound states the A23 is circuity designed by John Curl, they used to describe his amps as Amplifier designed by John Curl 
Parasound A-23 or Parasound HCA 2200
it's actually the 2200II and the 1000A     The 2200 and 1000 were not John Curl, he redid the already existing models... 
Parasound A-23 or Parasound HCA 2200
the original 2200 wasn't a John Curl, you need the 2200A for that...same with the HCA1000, the 1000A still is a great little amp. In the older ones they used the parts he specified, now they just use his circuit design, but cheaper parts...