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Best low budget speakers for a Levinson 383 Integrated amp
In the $2000 range I like the Graham Audio Chartwell LS6. There is a very nice one-owner pair for sale ($2250) on USAM right now.  
Need A 10-30 watt Tube Power Amp, Lower Heat Output, Which Sounds Great, Under $1500 Used
Have Kenny Russell at GETDYNACO build you an ST35. He does great work and the amp sounds beautiful.  
Used tube preamp $2-3K
dehavilland UltraVerve 3 remote  
Vintage Turntable Recommendation
Thanks all for giving me some more options to look into.  
Vintage Turntable Recommendation
Thanks for pointing out the add a wood base option...  that was not on my radar  
Tube Integrated Amp Recommendation
Thanks for all the great suggestions. Following up and doing additional research on all that you have provided.  
Tube Integrated Amp Recommendation
Thanks for some great suggestions that were not on my radar.. I realize that there are plenty of previous threads that focus on tube amp recommendations, but I am specifically looking for that lush, liquid mid-range.. I do not care as much about ... 
New Phono Cart with Character Needed
Soundsmith Carmen II  
Moving Magnet Phono Cartridges
A lot of good ones mentioned..I am enjoying the Soundsmith Carmen mkII..  just a touch of warmth...beautiful, vivid midrange  
Best Amplifier for LS3/5a
I have seen various versions of LS3/5 set up with Naim Nait 50 integrated.  
Pro-ject vs Rega
Since you like warm, smooth sound I would consider the Planar 6/ Exact combo if you can swing it.  Furthermore, I am not sure the Planar 3 can get the most out of the Ania cartridge.  
Great Small Room Speakers for $3-5k
The P3 is a very safe bet. It is smooth and very laid back with full sounding midrange; and easy to pair with other equipment and just consistently good with most genres of music— and with recordings that may not be the best quality. Having said t... 
Turntable purchase advice sought
I think the turntable you are looking at is definitely worth consideration; however I wonder whether the value of all the additional mods is worth the additional price (above market) that you would be paying for this particular Technics SL 1200. A... 
End Game Turntable suggestions
At the lower end of your price range I really like the Well Tempered Versalex.  
Getting back into venal with a $2,000 budget.
Another option is the Pioneer PLX-1000 ($650) with Soundsmith Carman cartridge (can be had for $800). Then you may be able to find a gently used Soundsmith MMP3 phono stage within your budget.  PLX-1000 has had some really nice reviews.