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Vinyl NOOB questions
If you want tube sound look at the Pro-ject Tube Box SE/SE IIused around $300-$400, changing the tubes can alter the sound.Does both MM and MC. I have only used MM carts and they sound great to me though I would like to try MC someday.Wright phono... 
Which Integrated tube amp?
I'm very happy with my Primaluna PL2 can take a variety of tubes from kt88 to el34's. Easy to use and maintain. Use Triangle Comete's with them. 
Recommend To Me Some Tuba Music
You should check out this prof at Indiana U School of Musichttp://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/6906.html 
Would love some thoughts on how to upgrade my gear
If you do decide to DIY the Bottlehead Seducation is a very nice sounding phono stage. Very sweet, add some mullards to warm it up and blues...blues.....blues....... 
The first-best-last analog item you ever bought
I really like having a Mcintosh MR-67 tuner in my system. It sounds great and look cool. Tubes......... 
Speaker choice for Cayin TA-30
Look at Triangle Titus/Comete. The Cometes are great with my Primluna.price 350-450 USD depending on model. 
Phono preamp evolution
Primaluna onboardParasound zPhonoPro-ject Tube Box SEBottlehead SeductionThe future? Wright PP200c/100? 
Just Starting..Budgeting up to 1K for next upgrade
Take a look at the Primaluna Int Tube Amps. Great sound with low hassle factor. Used for around $900 here. Vinyl on this is heaven. 
Warning re JJ KT77s
I had a problem with the JJ El34 blue tubes arcing in the socket. No problem with the New Sensor Mullards EL34. 
PHK record cleaning machine
They look pretty nice especially the price. 
good sounding low price speaker w/ front bass port
Look at Triangle Titus 
Monitor speakers for Tube integrated?
I had a pair of BW 602's hooked up to my Primaluna PL2 (40wpc) and it was fine i later upgraded to a pair of Triangle Comete's which were much better sounding and a little easier to drive.If i move up from the Triangles I'll probably go to De Capo's. 
First New Integrated Tube Amp - Recommendations
Primaluna PL2, great sound, you can use a wide variety of tubes from EL34 to KT88, built like a tank. 
Tube Phono?
I will second the Bottlehead Seduction....No Noise even with a Grado Gold on it! 
Integrated amp for efficient speakers
Take a look at the Primaluna PL2, lots of tubes choices and a very nice sound.