Moving to Ireland from US

Ireland works on 240V-50Hz you'd probably be better of buying there

Good Listening

Peter

I'd agree that you might want to wait until you are there. Also, turntables don't always travel well, even if you have original packaging. I'd be worried about sending a TT overseas.

Pink Fish Media seems to be a pretty active forum in the UK. You might look for used gear there. Art of Sound is smaller, but another UK site worth looking at the classifieds of.

I agree with the above. Wait until you're over there and buy from a local dealer and establish a good relationship with them.

Based on budget, you might look at Naim. Once you are there I am sure that the prices will be lower due to the dollar exchange rate. And they are made right there in Scottland. Linn is Scottish as well. But it depends on your tastes.