A rookie with 10K, seeking advise

What PS Audio phono preamp are you using (GCPH or Stellar)?

Also what digital "sources" are you using?

Unless I missed it (quite possible) I do not know exactly what your "front ends" are.

Anyway, that’s where I would start researching as the rest of the gear (electronics) look pretty good.

As far as the speakers and TT go, perhaps schedule a trip to a good audio show and/or a well stocked showroom that’s accommodating.

DeKay

Hi Rookie,

I have to agree with Ozzy62, tubes are great and will add incredible warmth & depth to your system. Depending on your listening idiosyncrasies, tubes take a while to warm up so the first 10 minutes or so is intrinsic. Personally I enjoy my listening time using a Mcintosh Mc275 & C2700. Vinyl is super when your focused on listening but getting up every 20 minutes to flip the Lp can get quite monotonous when catching a few Zzzz’s so I also recommend a streamer. Currently I’m using (Also a Mac) a MB20 Streamer and I can listen for hours without interruption. Whatever your flavor, I suggest you invest in system level components that will allow you some latitude so you can add to it as your listening sensitivity evolves. Additionally a pair of subs (in my case B&W 608’s) to compliment Harbeth SHL5+ speakers greatly improved the bottom end. Just Saying.

P.S. 10K really equates to 15 in the real world.

McIntosh MC275, C2700, Mb20 / Thorens TD124/ Sumiko Celebration 40 / Brennon B2 CD Ripper / Manley Massive Passive / Parks Puffin Phono Preamp / Harbeth SHL5+ / B&W608 subs.

I agree with @david_ten ​​& @charles1dad. You need a good foundation to start with.  

An inverter system is better than any dedicated line, wall sockets, wires, and conditioners......you can add a Puritan filter and dedicated ground rod/filtering. afterwards for otherworldly transparency.....I make no money with this....just so excited for what it does. here is more info:

http://tweakaudio.com/EVS-2/Inverter_Power.html

A 2000 watt Giandel Inverter plus a $400 200 amp hour 12V (2500 amp hours) AGM battery will cost you a little over $750.

#1- Welcome aboard.... lots of great advice here. I was in a similar situation just months ago....take your time, do as much research and listening as u can. Bare in mind, one change in your components changes everything. If u spend 10k on an amp, u may end up hating other parts of your system. Enjoy the journey!