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meadowman

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What are the smallest speakers that are clean and flat down to 20hz?
Kii audio model 3s.  
Cartridge Recommendation
Soundsmith Zephyr Mimc.  I had a dynavector karat on my table for almost 5 years and the zephyr absolutely took over the music and made me very very happy. 
Wharfdale's Denton Anniverary spker Any 3 way speaker of similar sound quality?? .
Consider giving me listen to the bryston mini T 
Vinyl and subwoofers
A second thumbs up to the kab rumble filter.  If your cartridge  is picking up low-frequency feedback it will double in the subwoofer and make things really muddy 
'outboard' high end dac's
Bryston BDA 3.  Decodes up to 356 DSD and sounds fantastic.  Let me know if you do not have a  loval dealer. 
Visit to Magnolia Proves Interesting
Chlv0ter and jafant, you are mostly correct about the Atlanta hifi market. There are some options you may not know about. I own and operate Wolfsong Audio in Dawsonville. We show a full line of Bryston, Rogue Audio, Ryan Speakers, Kii Audio, Thoer... 
Advice on speaker pairing with my Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum using KT120 output tubes.
Give the bryston mini T speakers a chance they are an incredible three-way small footprint they do need stands but they will absolutely lock down your room 
Shopping for an integrated, advice s'il vous plait.
A second recommendation for the Rogue audio Sphinx version 2. I am a dealer and would be very happy to help you if you have nobody local. The Sphinx v2  will operate and give you excellent sound for a long long time to come. 
which budget FM Tuner
I have a Pioneer TX 800 silver face that would fit the bill. 100 bucks shipped 
A thin and elegant system?
Kii Audio 3s are a fantastic choice but well out of the budget. They contain 6 amps and 6 dacs per speaker in a very small form factor with a real full range output. You might want to give them a thought. 
Finally stepping into the hobby after 30 years of watching from the sidelines
3rd + on the Rogue Audio suggestion. The Cronus Magnum 2 is a killer. 100 watts of real tube power per Channel and a built-in moving magnet phono stage will make you happy. Full disclosure I am a rogue audio dealer and if you have no one local I w... 
Mellow speakers
Find find a pair of Meadowlark audio Kestrel speakers and you will be in love 
I asking for suggestions in choosing a pre-amp [that won't "break the bank".
The Rogue Audio RP 5 is a full function pre that will drive most any amp.  Tube gain and line stage with solid state phono stage.  Full funtion remote and it sounds killer.  Look up the Rogue page and find a local dealer.  You will be impressed.  ... 
Need Small Bookshelf Speakers With a Big Sound
I would recommend you take a listen to some Ryan speakers model R 610. In full disclosure I am a dealer for them. Depending  on where you are you may have someone local you can take a listen to them. They fit your criteria for size performance and... 
Looking for my first tube amplifier, help appreciated.
Try saving up just a bit and go for a Rogue Audio Stereo 100.  They go for 3495  new and fit all of your criteria. 100 watts per channel, xlr inputs, both triode and ultralinear modes of opeation.  Killer sound and super reliable.