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turntable recommendations under $1500
A used Nottingham Space Deck and arm.Upgrade the arm when funds are available.{Horizon is hun prone until SE model}. 
Newbie needs some cart advice for a SME V/Dyn P75
I use the 501 with the P-75 in "current mode".I was surprised at the performance,seeing that I have had in-house,cartridges and phono sections costing over 10K.I may even be able to help on pricing. Tom 
Best airy and smooth Power cord for trans & dac
I can't recommend the Omega Mikro active power cords highly enough,especially on digital gear.I sell them and wouldn't use anything else.Please contact me if interested.They have a 30 day return policy,so you won't get stuck,if not to your satisfa... 
Creek OBH 9 MC...is it good?
My friend bought the Rotel and have heard it several times.Positively not in the same class as the P-75. 
Creek OBH 9 MC...is it good?
Any chance you could swing the Dynavector P-75?Have one in-house and it pretty nice.You would never know it was SS.I use it in its' "current" mode. 
Best Integrated Amp.
I have had the Upscale Audio/Prima Luna Prologue II {40w/ch} in house for about a week and couldn't be happier.As you can see from my system posting,I have had exposure to some fairly pricey gear.I really like the PLII.I would suspect that upgradi... 
What is the best value you have encountered?
Have had many costly components.I am amazed with the Nottingham Space/Ace space combo,along with the Dynavector P-75/Shelter 501 combo.Let's not forget the Prima Luna II.It's hard to believe the sonics for $1345. 
Which speaker to buy.
The Gallo Ref 3s would fit the bill.They seem to prefer a little power to get them going.No problem with your monos. 
Which speaker to buy.
Since you are using a sub,why not consider a pair of Magnepans.Or a used Talon Raven C.Parts Express has a monitor/floorstander using the Dayton Reference drivers {91db}.Series/parallel line source-same drivers?? 
Moving to separates
Cayin/TAD TA150/100w monos.Will you need a phono stage?What speakers?? 
Changing amps?
TAD monos,you could pick-up the system for $2600.It has a return policy-very important!One of AudioGons' members has a review posted.Tube Audio Design/Bizzy Bee? 
Preamp for Monarchy SE 100 Deluxe Mono Class A
Transcendance Grounded Grid?? 
What is the best high efficient monitors under 1K?
Parts Express has a system using the Dayton Audio RS series drivers at #580 or a used set of Coincident Triumph UHS.90/92db/watt respectively. 
Changing amps?
You might consider the Prima Luna II/Upscale integrated at 40w/ch.There are posts here at AudioGon or talk with Kevin Deal.If you decide to buy tube amps,save yourself some gray hair and get them with auto-bias/soft start. 
Cartridge for a VPI JMW10 arm
Lloyd Walker has one of the ZYX cartridges for sale at his website:www.walkeraudio.com or call him,he can discuss the cartridges he has heard:610-666-6087.Happy hunting!