I have the Vinyl N's Thorens tt in my 2017 purchases; with the same arm. You will be very pleased. I have Ortofon 2M Bronze and so pleased. Dave is very excellent to work with you can't say anything bad about the guy, he is really great. Highly recommended.
For phono pre- Graham Slee eragold or their Reflex M, or similar you can't lose, everything is good and not too expensive. I'd buy used and well taken care of here.
Amps/pre's: What sound do you want? What sound are you most interested in? Tubes; SS, powerful bass and mids, is there a madness to your method?
NOTE:
Pass Labs monoblocks are a gem. Look up reviews. I personally love Conrad Johnson and Pass.
For phono pre- Graham Slee eragold or their Reflex M, or similar you can't lose, everything is good and not too expensive. I'd buy used and well taken care of here.
Amps/pre's: What sound do you want? What sound are you most interested in? Tubes; SS, powerful bass and mids, is there a madness to your method?
NOTE:
Pass Labs monoblocks are a gem. Look up reviews. I personally love Conrad Johnson and Pass.