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Help Me Choose or Confuse Me More
Give the used Harbeths a try. You can always sell them at no loss if they are not your cup of tea!https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=harbeth+p3esr+review&docid=608045663371004994&mid=5D7EB... 
Hafler
Line out one. Line out two is for headphones. 
First HIFI system
I would not buy any amp with a power rating given at 6 ohms. Look for a better amp that gives the power rating at 8 ohms. This is the power rating of that Marantz! 50 watts x 2 into 6 ohms (1 kHz) at 0.7% THD in stereo mode  
Which turntable
You won’t break the bank with one of these!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsZlALJyGs8 
Help me understand compliance!
The RB-600 is a  medium mass tonearm at 11.5 grams. This article explains cartridge and tonearm matching.https://www.gcaudio.com/tips-tricks/tonearm-cartridge-compatability/You can use this calculator to give you an idea of what cartridge will wor... 
"Amplifier Noise Floor" and hum acceptable?
"I did recently change my receptacle from a stock to a Hubbell but I don't think this would affect it."Did you notice the hum before you changed to the Hubbell?   
Brand new Technics SL-1210GR platter wobble ... disappointed!
That problem is not unique to that table that you got. Move on to another brand!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmpsJ3009CE Second purchase: Second test on new Technics Sl 1200 GR. Again slight wobble.. - YouTube  
Technics 1200G phono recommendations
This Manley Chinook all tube phono will match most any cartridge that you decide on!https://upscaleaudio.com/products/manley-labs-chinook-special-edition-mkii 
Koetsu Rosewood Sig or other Koetsu on medium mass arms
Hey Einstein, it sure ain’t rocket science!https://www.gcaudio.com/tips-tricks/tonearm-cartridge-compatability/ 
Koetsu Rosewood Sig or other Koetsu on medium mass arms
Here ya go!The effective mass is the mass of the tonearm, including the headshell, seen by the stylus. A mass of 10 grams or lower is considered a low mass arm. A mass of 11-25 grams is considered moderate mass, and an arm rated at above 25 grams ... 
Koetsu Rosewood Sig or other Koetsu on medium mass arms
You can do the math!http://www.mh-audio.nl/Calculators/RF.html 
If your were to assemble a vintage system ?
1.Any Vintage Luxman rosewood finished receiver!2.Any East Coast Sound speaker, AR, Advent, ADS, etc.!3. Any Micro-Seiki turntable with any Grado cartridge! 
NAD and Spade Terminals
That is strange. This is from the owners manual!6 SPEAKERS • Connect the right speaker to the terminals marked “R +” and “R-” ensuring that the “R+” is connected to the “+” terminal on your loudspeaker and the “R-” is connected to the loudspeaker’... 
NAD and Spade Terminals
That Nad should have no problem with spades. Loosen the binding post and fit the spade in and then tighten. https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=nad+316bee&docid=607991323429438148&mid=C973070B48FEB69... 
Sota or Technics
My friend owns the Technics 1210GR and he highly recommends it!  @rauliruegas Why would you recommend the 1200G when the OP has a budget under 2 grand?