Can someone help out a newbe?

The cheapest excellent turntable is the original AR XA and the later EB-101 or ES-1. They are going for very reasonable prices and they sound very good. The cheapest good tube amp is the old Dynaco ST-70. You can buy a modern copy all new for around 500 bucks from Dynakit.com or u can find a restored one on Ebay for about the same money. I hope this helps u make a good choice. And above all if possible try it or listen to it before u buy it. This is very important as your tastes may be different than mine. Shay

I want to spend about 2K. Two channel only, no Home Theatre. Want to build system with crisp and clear sound with normal bass. For now I need turntable, amp/preamp and speakers. Later will connect CD player and AppleTV with FLAC files.
I want to put this system in the corner of big living room. And I do have family! So, maybe I'll go with bookshelf speakers? Please check pictures, let me know that you guys think...
Mceljo, Chadnliz - Thanks a lot for your help!!
p.sp. here is links:
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz58/r_biller/2011-01-08_14-35-20_646.jpg
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz58/r_biller/2011-01-08_14-35-30_225.jpg

@ Shay123, do you mean www.dynakitparts.com
There is two kits 120VAC ans 240VAC, I have no problem to assembly Dynakit amp.
AR ES-1 cost about 2k, out of my budget. And I prefer new staff.
Thanks!

Do I need preamp for Dynaco ST-70?

Yes, I would look into an Anthem tube pre, Sonic Frontiers (same maker) or for SS a older Classe pre would sound great.