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Questions to ask as I shop for a tonearm?
Check out the Jelco line of tonearms as they fall right in your budget and offer performance above your budget. 
The Levinson 33h? Pros and cons?
My concern with the 33H amps would be did they use the same problematic capacitors as used in the 300 series amplifiers.    
linn sondek tt
Linn vs Kuzma is like vanilla vs chocolate.  One is not better than the other, just different.  Pick the one you like.   
Cimpliance Vs Cartridge loading
What you could be experiencing is a cartridge / tonearm mismatch, not a loading issue.  IME, the Zu/Denon likes a high(er) mass tonearm to get that tight articulated bass. 
Turntable got absolutely crushed by CD
If you bought the table combination used, the cartridge could be worn out. I could never get the Denon 103 to sound good on a VPI arm.  
Whats the FATTEST sounding Tube amp to warm up Lean speakers?
Former Merlin VSM owner.  The Merlin's do a lot of things right and they can be very seductive but their lean bass drove me nuts.  I went down a similar path that your are now traveling and I can tell you how it will end.....with a Merlin for sale... 
Woofers in or out?
In an anechoic chamber it won't make a difference, but in real rooms, there is no one best answer.  You must try both ways to see which is best in your room. 
Whats the FATTEST sounding Tube amp to warm up Lean speakers?
The late designer of Merlin almost exclusively used Joule-Electra OTL amps at trade shows. You might want to contact Rich Brkich of Signature Sound, as he knows Merlin speakers as he worked closely with the designer.  
Merlin VSM MME Master BAM Modification
The BAM is designed to work with the VSM's natural roll off frequency of 35hz.  By applying a 35hz boost, the BAM merely flattens the 35hz to provide a non-rolled off 35hz signal.  By altering the EQ (assume higher), you will in effect be providin... 
Pheonix Engineering Road Runner
@pbnaudio wrote We have designed a Tachometer that displays RPM to 3 decimal points like the RR and will offer it for sale soon - it will however not communicate with a power source to correct speed issues.  it’s accuracy is 5ppm better than t... 
How are you hearing no difference?
Hearing, just like the rest of our senses can be refined and educated over a period of time.  As an example, top chefs and wine sommeliers have educated their palette to discern subtle taste differences that most would miss.   Perfumers have devel... 
Audio Sensibility grounding wires
Why speculated as to the performance when Audio Sensibility offers a 30 day money-back guarantee. 
High-end TT setup with phono stage built in
Why not just use a preamp or an integrated amp with a built in phono stage?   
Building a $1200 RCA Interconnect Cable
How did you end up with a $1200 build cost? 
Unity Gain Tube Buffer - Choosing the Right Location
The tube buffer will provide the greatest benefit between the two components that exhibit an impedance mismatch.