jperry

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The most tower like stand mount under $4k
Not in your price range new, but used they fit in your budget. Great bass for a standmount speaker and the ribbon tweeter is the same in all ProAc speakers. A better description of your system would be helpful. ProAc speakers are generally amp fr... 
EAR Phono Classic / Phonobox tube rolling w/ 12AX7As
This thread might be helpful https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/which-12ax7-tubes-for-ear-834p-phono-stage?highlight=ear%2Bphono  
Innuos with wi-fi
I use an Eero mesh system with one of the Eero nodes in the listening room and an ethernet cable to the Innuos. It works great  
Any Nagra Classic Amp or Classic Preamp owners out there willing to share their feedback
I have heard the Nagra HD amps w/Classic Preamp v. AR Ref 160S w/Ref 6SE and the Nagra was much better in all ways. They were driving a pair of Wilson Benesch ACT One EVO speakers. This was at a friend's home when he was making a purchasing decisi... 
PART 2. Good Suggestions for Tube Pre/Amp for $6000
This Leben would be a great match with your K-Horns. It's in your price range new. No phono preamp, but you can buy a matching MM preamp from Leben https://lebenhifi.com/products/cs300xs.html  
Third Party Services - Phono Cartridge - Retip - Refurbish - Rebuild Services.
https://phonocartridgeretipping.com/ Andy Kim - Shelter 901/Sumiko Pearwood/EMT various  
Luxman PD 151 mk 1 or Feickert Volare
Between the turntables at that level, select the one with the best tonearm. The tonearm will make more difference/improvement in the sound than one or the other turntables  
In search of quality mc Phono stage
Over your price range new, but maybe you can find one used at the right price https://www.stereophile.com/content/lejonklou-entity-phono-preamplifier  
What is your to earl’s Maximum Distortion %?
My earl is not distorted at all  
In search of quality mc Phono stage
Your C22 has a phono stage. Just get a SUT that works with the Koetsu.  Maybe you should contact Bob's Devices and ask for a recommendation. https://www.bobsdevices.com/    
Phoenix and Tucson Record Shops?
@tonykay You are on the right track. Record High has a great selection of jazz, rock and some classical, etc. Located at 4242 E. University, Phoenix, AZ 85034. Right across the street is Little Miss BBQ. Stop there at lunch time for some great ... 
If you had to narrow your choices to 4 - 5 speakers
Now you have a list of every speaker at Axpona, and probably some speakers that you can't find at the show.  
Cartridge Advice Please
This Ikeda 9TS cartridge is in your budget. I have a different Ikeda, but this might be good cartridge for you. A softer sound like the Benz, or Gold MSL cartridges. I see them sold at a discount from Japan. Direct from Japan the 9TT would also b... 
Cartridge Advice Please
If you can listen to a MY Sonic Lab Signature Gold or the Hyper Eminent EX https://www.suncoastaudio.com/collections/my-sonic-lab/products/my-sonic-lab-signature-gold A higher level Benz is also a good option  
If you had to narrow your choices to 4 - 5 speakers
I would listen to this system from Voxativ. For slightly over your budget it comes with an integrated amp/streamer. I heard this at Pacific Audio Fest. Compelling https://voxativ.berlin/alberich I would also listen to a ProAc speaker in your pri...