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Phono Cartridge for $1,000.
After talking with too many people. I pulled the trigger on the Sumiko Blackbird. I think it will pair well with my system. It is a big system in a big room. I was able to get it for less than a thousand. 
speaker recommendation for 35watt tube mono blocks
I have a pair of Primaluna Dialogue 7 monoblocks. They drive two Tannoy Revolution XT8F speakers. They sound great! I research everything to death and chose the Tannoys. $2,700.00 for the pair. They love the tube amps. 
A warm DAC?
I run a pair of Primaluna Dialogue 7’s with Tannoy xt8f speakers. I have RME Adi-2 DAC. Works great. I have been very happy with the sound. 
New TT for ~$1500
Marantz Tt-15s1.Besides a great turntable, it comes with a Clearaudio Virtuoso cartridge. It lists for $1,500. But I didn’t have any trouble getting it for $1,250. (Music Direct). It is a steal. 
Non Analytical Sounding DAC Upgrade- Budget $1,500 or less
I have an RME ADI-2 DAC FS. It sounds great. has a million ways you can adjust the sound. $1,150.00. 
New TT for ~$1500
Marantz TT-15s2. Comes with Clearaudio Virtuoso cartridge. A STEAL at $1500. 
Considering getting a CD player (again). Used? New? Criteria?
If you have a DAC get a cd transport. Sound is fantastic. I got a Cambridge CXC. You can get it directly from Cambridge USA for $399.00.  https://www.cambridgeaudio.com/usa/en/products/cx/cxcUse digital coax or optical to connect to your DAC. I l... 
Will this hold my 63 pound black beauty??!!
I know they would up here, not sure about down under. No, really, I have two Primaluna Dialogue 7 monoblock's that do fine on tempered glass. 
Should I still buy a CD player? Suggest one?
If you have a DAC you can get a CD transport. I got one on a budget that sounds great. Cambridge CXC CD transport. Sounds much better than anything you can get at Best Buy and it's only $600.00 (400.00 on sale). They say CD's are on the way out bu... 
$27,500 for whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat???
Maybe we need a speaker tax to go with the billionaire tax. 
Do any of these interest you at all? (If you had the money)(Which I don't)
In the words of General Anthony McAuliffe- NUTS! 
Recommend speakers for a large living room
I have 25' x 25 'x 16' high open ended room. Found a pair of Dunlavy SC-V speakers. VERY large speakers, sealed back, no ports. Sound fantastic in my room. They are hard to find but worth the effort. They fill the room. I can generate 125 db with ...