200+ pounds sounds like it should do the trick.
You make a very good point about cost of LPs compared to digital media. My LP collection is nonexistent. Also I think the convenience factor of a server based solution speaks for a digital source. Although money can be an issue, for me its a lot about aesthetics. I think a very clean purist system comprised of very few components. e.g. CD+Integrated(or CDwithPre+Amp)+Speakers is very apealing in terms of looks,space and noise/disturbance factors. You only need one IC, two PCs and SCs as well.
Turntables look good though and the Raven is very tempting.
During the last months I have sold of all my gear except my Wilson WP7(these are going soon as well) and a Reciever, so I have a perfect opportunity at the moment to
pick a nice route in terms of gear. How do you find the Vienna Beethovens, are you planning on upgrading these soon, I got an offer to buy a pair of Mahlers?
I read a lot about audiofederation endorsing HRS and all the other gear there carrying seems to be top notch, so Itll be very interesting to hear your thoughts.