Need to re-discover analog - please help


Like the short-sighted, lazy, modern moron that I am, I threw away all my LPs and turntable when I got hooked on my first decent CDP, a Kinergetics Platinum KD-40, 15 years ago. Because it was easier to take care of CDs. Now, my mother who was a musician, and had a classical collection of about 200 really absolutely great recordings, collected from the 1940s til the 80s, has left me her collection. They just have to be preserved, played and savored. I need an analog set-up that will a) do them justice and b) not sound noticeably "worse" compared to the digital set-up I am now used to. My analog set-up that I discarded (I know, I know.........please dont rub it in, what's done is done.) was a Denon 103D and Sony PS-800 linear tracking TT and also a Kenwood marble platter with SME tone-arm and also Denon 103 D cartridge and circa 1980 PS Audio MC phono stage.
The present system, to which must now obligatorily be added a turntable: EMM DCC2/CDSD; Atma-Sphere Line-stage MP-1 MkII, Atma-Sphere MA 2.2 modified (27 tubes each); Kharma 3.2; Indra Stealth i/cs; PAD Dominus i/cs and S/Cs (Rev C & B).

I tried MM cartridges before - Dynavector,Ortofon,Shure V15 iv - but only liked the MC Denon 103D - so would prefer that MC "sound".

I have not kept up with the analog market, nor new equipment, and am totally ignorant about the components but would greatly appreciate input as to what TT, tone-arm, cartridge and phono preamp to get that would neither bankrupt me nor do the wonderful collection my mother left me a disservice, nor my ear that is now spoiled by the pretty "good" digital, ancillary set-up I have. Nor, obviously, sound "inferior" to the CDs:)

What sort of a budget am I looking at to keep the system within the overall quality of the associated equipment that I have, without going crazy, since i will still mostly be listening to CDs (unless i get totally hooked and go bonkers..........)?

I listen to classical 90% of the time and 95% of her collection is classical.

As always, I appreciate your advice.
springbok10
Springbok10, that's what you get for getting your table before I got mine! Did you get a refurbished table or a brand new one?

You get all the fun. When my Cosmos arrives it will be my third Sota table and I have never experienced all the fun you had.

Once all is said and done it will easily out perform the Rega, but it will take a while top get everything just right. I wish there were someone close by who could help you with some of the issues you are facing.

Are you done with the fine mesh net yet?
Jeez, Nrchy, you must be so bored. Fine mesh net? No, I decided to hang the sota from the ceiling from its dainty shoes and install everything upside down and wear a magnetic suit. Fool-proof. And, if the M3 from OL doesnt fit the mashed up (presumably) thread, I'm going to shoot a rivet in.........
any more questions?
Springbok10, The trials and tribulation are going to leave you as one seasoned TT guy IMHO. I believe your going to love the EAR gear but, isn't an 824 a valve microphone amp? Do you mean a 834P or..? Anyway, this is one of the best threads I seen in a long time and I'm not referring to the lost screws and all. I don't find joy in others suffering.
The suspense is killing me though. While the rest of the planet is watching reality TV we are all hanging on here with you. I find our choice of entertainment so much more satisfying. Best wishes from a guy who never gave up his Lp12 since '83 but has done most other foolish things once or maybe twice. And the lost screws are countless. Enjoy!
Did I say 824? Must have been a typo. I meant EAR 324. I really do appreciate all the support from all of you in this quest for good vinyl sound.