Recommend Affordable Integrated Amps (Solid State or Tube)

I also have a Linn Basik/Akito and use a Sumiko Pearl...highly recommended assuming they still make ’em (Sumiko has recently released a pile of new cartridges ). I keep thinking I should replace the Basik with some fancy new table, but it works so well I just keep the using damn thing. Also, I suggest a Jolida tube integrated and whatever phono gizmo you need...Jolida makes bulletproof amps that give you loads of tube mojo which many feel is better for your listening health than SS amps...I agree.

I got an LFD LE V Plus from Gene Rubin Audio for about the top end of your price range (it was on sale).  (the 2018 version is $4,995).  Get on their mailing list, there are specials occasionally.  This amplifier is (very) long on punch and musicality and very short on features (no remote).  Build quality is good but looks (and is) handmade.  I'm driving B&W Nautilus 805's and I think it sounds every bit as good as my other system, which is AR VSi75 driving big Thiel's.  Different, of course, but I don't think it suffers in comparison at all.  Very highly recommended.

https://generubinaudio.com/shop?olsPage=products%2Flfd-le-vi-integrated-amplifier 

There is also the LFD Mistral Plus with phono stage ($3995), that I don't personally know anything about.  The LE Plus does not come with a phono stage. 

https://generubinaudio.com/shop?olsPage=products%2Flfd-mistral-integrated-amplifier-with-phono-stage

Tsugury
You are the second person to offer the suggestion of changing speakers, CD player or a new separate phono stage. What speakers / and or CD players would you recommend considering. Don't want to go over the top since I am now retired. looking Value for the money.  Thanks

Interesting that no one has add the norwegian Hegel integrates to the recommended list, better sounding than the Parasound IMO

Caphill suggested the Hegel H160.
see above