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Another Newbie, Another Help Thread
You could try these amps from USAM Raven Audio Silhouette Reference Mono Tube Amplifiers MK2.1 (Pair) - KT88/6550C For Sale - US Audio Mart they are a bit out of your range but they would never need to be upgraded. 
Hsu CCB-8...What Have I Done?
I have 2 of the HSU HC-1 MK2 center channel speakers that I use as bookshelf speakers in my office setup driven by a Primaluna Dialogue integrated HP hooked up to a Sim Moon 360D CD player, I stand them upright and they sound great they are on 2... 
Magico vs the world
I have listened to numerous Magico speakers, and I would take the PMC fact .12 or IB2 Se speakers or the Acoustic Zen Crescendo speakers, and as soon as the shelter in place order is lifted in my state i will be picking up a pair of the Adagio... 
Herron VTSP-2a vs EAR 324
You might want to take a look at Whest audio pre amps Best Phonostage and Phono Pre-Amp for Vinyl once you own a Whest pre amp you will only stay with them, check out their reviews. 
Parasound A21+ or PS Audio S700 monos?
You might want to look into a used Anthem P2 amp, plenty of power and able to go down to 1 ohm if needed, also even at ear splitting volume the amp never gets hotter than room temperature.The P2 amp is a very neutral sounding amp that neither adds... 
Reasonable moving coil cartridge
Look on Ebay for an AT-12sa vintage cartridge you can find NOS for around $200.00 - $300.00 I picked one up a couple of months ago for $155.00 and then bought a NOS original stylus for another $55.00Shibata stylus MMOr if you want to spend a littl... 
Is it all worth it?
YES IT"S WORTH IT!!Just bought a 2nd arm for my rig and now have MM and MC on my main system, also have a 2nd system and yes a 3rd system all have TT thousands of records and I just ordered 3 more yet to be released  albums, i have had a TT for 50... 
JL Gotham F212 v2 vs ?
For the price of the Gotham F212 v2 you can get 8 HSU  ULS-15 MK2 Subwoofers and still have money leftover for top of the line cables.  
Speaker recommendations 10 to 30k and no beryllium
You might also want to look into the Vimberg, Mino or larger TondaTidal also has a listing for the DiaceraSE or sale @ audiogon right now $19,900.00 Tidal Audio Diacera SE - reduced | Full-Range | Audiogon  
Help to chose acoustic
+1 on the ATC, any of their floor standing passive speakers, they are $$$ but they sound rich and full. 
Stereo Receivers from the past...
I'm the original owner of a Kenwood KR-8010 receiver bought new in 1978 and after a tune up a few years ago it is still in use and sounds great 135 wpc and made in Japan. 
Speaker recommendations 10 to 30k and no beryllium
You can't go wrong with ATC speakers.ATC SCM50 Passive, Music DirectATC SCM ASLT Active, Music Director used at Reverb ATC SCM50 ASL Powered Studio Speakers in Rare Finish | Reverb  
Sent Back the Pro-ject Turntable: What would be the best option in the $1800 range?
Just found this on sale at Audio Advisors  Bryston BLP .5 Turntable With BTP1 Power Supply-Audio Advisor this should be in your price range. 
Sent Back the Pro-ject Turntable: What would be the best option in the $1800 range?
How about the Music Hall 7.3 Music Hall - MMF-7.3 Turntable | Shop Music Direct or this Music Hall - MMF-9.3 Turntable | Shop Music Directboth of these are good belt drive in your price range. HiFi Heaven has a demo 9.3 for under $2,000.00  
Sent Back the Pro-ject Turntable: What would be the best option in the $1800 range?
Klimt: If you live near the Chicago area I have a Schiit Mani in like new condition, I used it for 1 day until my JC3+ was delivered.you can have the Schiit Mani for $50.00 just come and pick it up.