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Placing your record on a spinning turntable.
NO, NO, NO Aren't you using a center weight? My JVC TT81 (many of their models) has a start/stop while powered on. My old Thorens TD124 had a 9lb cast iron main platter that kept on spinning, while you lifted with a lever, an overlay thin plat... 
Best single volume guide to classical music
I would start with something simple, then go for ’best’. https://www.google.com/search?q=guide+to+classical+music&rlz=1C1JSBI_enUS1081US1081&oq=guide+to+clas&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqBwgAEAAYgAQyBwgAEAAYgAQyBggBEEUYOTIHCAIQABiA... 
Alternative to Ayre k-5XeMP preamp.
congrats, looks like a beauty. I noticed the remote control is optional as well as an optional phono stage which I believe uses one of the 3 xlr inputs. oddly no photo on Ayre Site except front. rear not even shown in it’s manual I found this l... 
Alternative to Ayre k-5XeMP preamp.
XLR inputs a must? if not, an Integrated with pre-out gives lots of options, this Audiolab has DAC and MM Phono that might sound great, you never know). https://www.ebay.com/itm/115774368968    
Alternative to Ayre k-5XeMP preamp.
JBL Integrated, $2k delivered. (you could ask them about their $1,800 open box0 https://www.crutchfield.com/S-6qcSH4D7wWP/p_109SA550WN/JBL-SA550-Classic.html https://www.jbl.com/electronics/SA750.html   streamer, internal DAC (might so... 
Looking for 200 watt Amp to drive Dynaudio Heritage speakers
back to powerful amp, NEW, use a few or several features now or future. Problem: 84 lbs   https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisb70f5-musical-fidelity-m8-encore-integrated-amp-dac-streamer-new-in-box-55-off-1-yr-wrnty-da-converters    
Looking for 200 watt Amp to drive Dynaudio Heritage speakers
How big are your Main and Secondary spaces? You could rotate these in your main system, use your Qln on rotation in place of the Dynaudio if they fit Krell Resolution 1, $4k delivered. https://tmraudio.com/speakers/floorstanding-speakers/krel... 
Looking for 200 watt Amp to drive Dynaudio Heritage speakers
I just re-read your initial post. I would sell the Dynaudio Speakers, buy some efficient 3 way speakers, then look at tube options now or future. Ports: I avoid, if port, front only. Efficient Speakers help you keep the weight, size, cost, down... 
Looking for 200 watt Amp to drive Dynaudio Heritage speakers
speakers, sensitivity 85, nominal 4 ohms this Arcam is rated 200 wpc 8 ohms; 400 wpc 4 ohms one on eBay https://www.ebay.com/itm/165805628199 https://www.arcam.co.uk/product,fmj,integrated-amplifiers,a49.htm      
Starting a Classical Vinyl Music Collection
Used, a lot is available in great condition.  Slide the LP part way out, angle it into the light, holy moly looks un-played. OFTEN, I find a 2 or 3 lp box that has been played once, perhaps not even all the way thru because it was a gift to som... 
lyngdorff 3400
different Lyngdorf model I just saw on hifishark, I never heard one https://www.ebay.com/itm/256327013828    
Sub $2,000 Integrated Amp Recommendations
that’s it for stuff slightly above your budget that was fun to learn about, you have a lot of choices, best of luck deciding.  
Sub $2,000 Integrated Amp Recommendations
I might take a hard look at this Rotel, NEW Open Box https://www.ebay.com/itm/186165245174    
Sub $2,000 Integrated Amp Recommendations
I never heard a Peachtree, anybody????? A real beauty https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650031420-peachtree-nova-500-integrated-amplifier-pre-amp-dac-500-watts-phono-headphone-amp-new-condition/images/4719312/    
Sub $2,000 Integrated Amp Recommendations
Primaluna, my friend loves his. new $2,800. this $2,000. https://www.ebay.com/itm/325925871974