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Cheap A/V Receiver with A/B speaker outs AND phono
I think the TXDS-555 does not have DTS, only AC-3 (dolby digital). The others have all formats. (I use a TXDS484). Double check with Richard. 
Once Upon A Time In...
Be careful buying import DVDs. May not play on a US player even if it sais "all codes" (which also means it is probably bootleg). Quality is sometimes bad as well. 
Cheap A/V Receiver with A/B speaker outs AND phono
Yes, talk to the guys at Speritsound (Northampton Audio) if you want something new. They have some refurbished NAD receivers also. They also sell Onkyo. I've known Richard Moulding for over 25 years. Very honest guy. 
The final solution to WAF problems / issues.
Blue Circle is working on audio cables that will look like the purse strap. 
I am looking for an FM antenna amplifier
Do you own a home? I put a big roof Winegard TV/FM antenna in my attic, and then tapped into the cable TV outlet that runs to the room with the stereo. The tuner just plugs into the wall.I use a Winegard preamp to boost the signal. 
Interconnect for my little sister
Take a look at some the the less expensive Zu Cable interconnects. Kimber PBJ is popular. One fo the cheapest that still performs decent is the Straight Wire Chorus ($39 a meter brand new at AudioAdvisor.com). The SW Chorus is also Purple, if colo... 
Once Upon A Time In...
This movie is not available yet in DVD format. I have the letterbox laserdisc. The Uncut version is also available in VHS (2 tapes).They not only cut the US version, they rearranged the plot lines, which makes it very confusing. Note: the young gi... 
Cheap A/V Receiver with A/B speaker outs AND phono
The Onkyo receivers with model numbers that begin with "TX-DS" will do what you want (moving magnet phono stage). Some of the "TX-SR" models do not have phono (some do). You will have the check the specs of the TX-SR models individually.Onkyo are ... 
Get an amp or cd player
I think you should do both eventually, but in your system, the amplifier would probably get you the biggest bang for the buck for now. There are many fine amps made by McCormack, Sonograph (and Conrad Johnson who makes it), Bryston ST Series, (and... 
Is there such a thing as a good analogue turntable
The top of the line Rotel RP955 was fully automatic I believe. I also think it could have been designed by Rega. 
Is there such a thing as a good analogue turntable
You could look at the Dual turntables also. 
6SN7 tubes "made in USA" branded Sentinel. ????
Sentinel was a brand of tube radio. They may have had special branded tubes made by someone else. Or maybe they made their own ?? 
MM cartridge choices
Have you tried the Shure V15VxMR ?? 
SUBWOOFER FOR MUSIC
I completely agree there are few subs "more" musical that the Vandersteen at that price. For a subwoofer "as" musical as the Vandersteen also take a look at the REL subwoofers while you're shopping. They are a lot more versatile; and easier to set... 
Best used 2 channel preamp for 2500.00.
Used Blue Circle BC3 with Galatea power supply.