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Frank Kuzma is releasing a new arm!
Is the headshell interchangeable like all other Kuzma arms? From the pic doesn't seem so.  
Decline or accept upon receipt of damaged gear
NEVER accept known damaged gear. NEVER!  
Phono Preamp suggestions between either Gold Note PH-10 or Whest TWO.2
Did you know Gold Note has increased prices on just about everything including PH-10  
Turntable upgrade recommendations: SME vs AMG vs Technics vs other
It seems like I can feel the expressions / emotions of the performer and the composer more significantly with the Dohmann turntable.   And that's what it's all about! Enjoy  
Help me pick a new turntable
Nice points @mijostyn . The Stabi M is now around 24k without arm so I'd still be suggesting a Stabi R with 4Point9 and either the minusk or a Vibraplane at around 3k. As I've stated earlier I've listened to a Stabi R and it was a memorable experi... 
Help me pick a new turntable
Also unless you're been setting up tables/arms/cartridges for a while I'd suggest to use a local dealer. I'm outside of Boston and have a great dealer in NH that does full setups.   
Help me pick a new turntable
@nhmanmtb where are you located?  
Help me pick a new turntable
Of the 3 I'd go with the AS Neo. But I've also recently listened to a Kuzma Stabi R that blew me away. That's my next table fir sure.  
I want to move from Rega Planar 6 help me to pick a new turntable
@mattmiller +1  
I want to move from Rega Planar 6 help me to pick a new turntable
@secretguy +1 you nailed it!  
Best Phono Preamp Under $5k
A Gold Note PH-10 with matching ps would be well below your budget. Very versatile and sounds amazing IMHO  
Gold Note is-1000 or Elac Alchemy stack
Personally I like Gold Note products but between your choices I would still go with the GN because it's an all in one unit. No need for extra interconnects or 3 ac cords so a cleaner experience. Sonically can't tell you which is better but just my... 
Solid State Phono Stages
Tom Evans phono stages are good BUT the company has been very unreliable over the years.   
Does Anyone Buy Schiit for the Sake of Schiit?
Listened to a YGGDRASIL and it was flat sounding. Then listened to a Bricasti M3 and just a wow moment. Yes not even in the same price range but you do get what you pay for.   
Kuzma Stabi M vs Stabi R
@pindac thanks yes some good reading but no comparison between the Stabi R and M.