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additional processing and customs charges on goldring 1006 or nagaoka mp150
The Grado Gold would be a good match with a 12 gram arm. It is within your budget!https://www.needledoctor.com/analog/analog-components/Phono-Cartridges/brand/Grado-Labs 
additional processing and customs charges on goldring 1006 or nagaoka mp150
Do you know what the mass of that tonearm is? It’s not listed on the specs. You will need to know that before choosing a cartridge . You want arm and cartridge compatibility! 
First investment into a turntable
Here ya go!https://uturnaudio.com/pages/turntables 
HI-FI NEWBIE NEEDS HELP!
Why buy used? Van Alstine amps are within your budget. Made in USA!https://avahifi.com/collections/power-amplifiers 
Turntable upgrade recommendations, please.
Check out the Gem Dandy Polytable!http://www.hifigem.com/polytable.html 
Need recommendation for amplifier
500 ohms is high? That seems low enough to me!https://www.stereophile.com/content/conrad-johnson-pv11-preamplifier-specifications 
Audio Research VT100MKII power switch stuck on
Use something like this until you get it fixed!https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-6-Outlet-Surge-Protector-Power/dp/B00TP1C51M/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&... 
Best course of action
You will not free up any power on the Rogue. To free up power you would need a separate amp and preamp and a sub with a high pass filter. If you use a sub you will be running the speakers full range! 
Need recommendation for amplifier
Check out these Van Alstine amps. Dahlquist sound nice with mos-fet amps!http://www.avahifi.com/products/power-amplifiers/synergy-amplifiers 
Analog integrated amp recommendation
Check out this McIntosh. It has some features that you don’t need but that’s not a big deal!http://www.overtureav.com/mcintosh-ma5300 
Cassette Tape
EBAY! Maxell and TDK were always the brands I used back when I had a cassette deck! 
New Vandersteens or something else?
Monitor Audio is made in China. You said you did not want speakers made in China! 
Phono Stage Recommendation $3000
Manley Chinook will fit the bill!https://www.upscaleaudio.com/collections/phonostages/products/manley-labs-chinook-special-edition-up... 
Thoughts on best budget phono pre-amp under $400?
My friend has a Budgie (very nice). Be aware that your cartridge needs at least 5 mv of output. The gain is on the low side !http://parksaudiollc.com/budgiepreamp.html 
KEF, ProAc, Monitor Audio and others
After you do some tire kickin’ give Harbeth a listen!http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/harbeth-monitor-402-loudspeaker/