sevi01

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Most beautiful turntable under $5k
I like the unobtrusive, industrial, no nonsense look of the EMT 938.  
What stereo equipment do respected musicians listen to?
Frank Sintra next to a Clairtone Project G from the 1965 movie, "Marriage on the Rocks". It was after filming this movie that Sintra, so taken with the Project G, ordered 7 of them for himself and as gifts to his inner circle of friends.  
What stereo equipment do respected musicians listen to?
David Byrne. Looks like a Leben amp and Technics turntable.    
First tube preamp recommendations (under $5k)
How about a restored AR SP-3? Steve Guttenberg seems to like his...: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImDH4k5LrlMThere is one on eBay right now: https://www.ebay.com/itm/294197206930?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=533... 
Killer used integrated for <$500?
Rotel RA-980BX. I own one since 1992 and except for some capacitors that needed to be changed 10 years ago, it has performed flawlessly. Clean and simple design, quality built, plenty of power. They do not come up very often in the US but if they ... 
For the Audiophile with a taste for good design(looks)....a question.
I always enjoyed the look of Braun stereo equipment designed by Dieter Rams: https://www.economist.com/1843/2019/03/01/a-sound-system-that-speaks-for-itself 
How old are you?
I am 54. This is the most fun and relaxing Audiogon forum thread I have read in a while. Congrats for starting this, toro3!   
Best used turntable(s) around $1500.00 for playing metal and rock
How about a Kenwood KD 500 "The Rock" with arm of your choice: http://liquidaudio.com.au/kenwood-kd-500-kd-550-direct-drive-turntable/