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Great Small Room Speakers for $3-5k
Aerial 5T is an excellent bookshelf speaker for a small room.   
Where to buy vinyl?
I have a couple of local record stores that I frequent. Both have an excellent stock of used LP's and new releases. They also buy vinyl if you want to sell some of your collection.  
Advice for a new analog system
You may want to check out the Luxman EQ-500 phono stage.   
amplifiers tube vs. solid state
I do a tube preamp w/a SS amp. Luxman CL38Use and a Bryston 3B cube w/Aerial 5T speakers and a JL Audio D-110.   
How long did you have to wait for Primaluna to deliver
In 2021 I purchased a Bryston 3B Cube. Took about 4 months for delivery. However both my dealer and James Tanner at Bryston indicated that it would be 3-4 months before delivery due to the parts shortage.  
Ditching Class A Amps due to Heat - Sort of a Poll
The amount of people that own Class A stereos is so minuscule they don't have any impact. Most folks I know listen to Alexa for music or own a soundbar for TV. I'm the only odd ball that owns a stereo.  
Which Solid State amplifier would you recommend for my budget?
I would look at the Benchmark AHB2 amp. Great amp $3299.  
Forte 4a service
The website for Soderberg said temporarily closed. Not specific as to reason or length.  
Preamp for Parasound and B&W803d2
Check out the BAT VK-80 preamp. Fully balanced.  
BOOKSHELF SPEAKER RECOMMENDATION
Aerial 5T's are excellent speakers. I have had mine for over five years. Hard to beat.  
Tube preamp options
Check out the VAC Renaissance MK V. Runs around 10K w/out phono. Or for less because I'm a prejudiced Fanboy  The Luxman CL-38UC an all tube preamp w/tone controls and a built in three tube phono w/four step up transformers. Great Retro look.Aroun... 
The Luxman L-595A SE integrated is coming.
Audio Video Therapy still has a couple of 595's available. A very hot item for his store. Up to 12 sold.   
Has Anyone Heard Aerial Acoustics Model 7T with Luxman LX-380?
Have the Luxman CL38U se tube preamp but I'm using a Bryston 3B Cube to power my 5T's. Aerials like solid state amps. Besides Bryston Michael Kelly's favorite amps for his speakers are class D Gato power amps.  
Looking for warm tube preamp (should pair well with Pass power amp), budget $6000
Luxman CL38UC. Excellent tube preamp plus it has an excellent 3 tube MM/MC phono preamp w/4 SUT's.   
Choosing an integrated for low volume listening
I've owned Aerial 5T's for about 5 years w/a Luxman CL38Use and a Bryston 3B cube amp. I play a lot of music early in the morning and lat at night and the music is detailed. The Luxman integrated's would be an excellent choice. I would also check ...