donvito

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Broken ground phono connection
Yes it will. There is no need to make a mountain out of a molehill! 
Is louder better?
It all depends what music you are playing. I doubt that the Mantovani crowd would appreciate high level listening! 
Broken ground phono connection
+1 yogiboyJust use any screw on the chassis. Loosen the screw and wrap the ground wire around the screw and retighten. No need to solder anything. No need to make a big deal of something so simple. A ground is a ground no matter where it is! 
Output / Input Voltage Question
@millercarbonCome on, Man!https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=come+on+man&docid=607997262710769478&mid=3C0A49704BBE78... 
Output / Input Voltage Question
If the loud volume on a low setting does not bother you then don’t fret. It would bother me. BTW, I use the SYS to tame down the volume on my CDP to match the volume on my turntable!! 
Output / Input Voltage Question
The OP is complaining about too much volume with a low setting on the volume control. That’s why I suggested an attenuator like the SYS!But as usual the self proclaimed Guru of high end audio likes to show his wit with a ridiculous answer to the p... 
Output / Input Voltage Question
If the volume control is too loud at a low setting you have no range to lower the volume. This guy explains volume controls and how they work!https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=volume+control+too+loud+on+preamp&docid=608045585391227187&... 
Output / Input Voltage Question
.5 volts is an unusually low input sensitivity for an amp. You can put an attenuator between the amp and preamp to fix the problem. This Schiit SYS will work!https://www.schiit.com/products/sys  
Dallas or Texas-based audio companies
Brown Audio Labs!https://www.brownaudiolabs.com/products 
Are there any speakers for nearfield listening that sound GREAT at low volumes?
The Spendor A1.https://www.spendoraudio.com/a-line-loudspeakers/ 
advice on speaker matching, selection
The OP has a budget of $1-1.5K. You are not going to get Fritz at that budget! 
Help Me Choose or Confuse Me More
If you decide to go with the Harbeths you should get a magnet puller to remove the grills. Many used Harbeths are damaged from people trying to remove the grills incorrectly. This is the tool that I use!! Everbilt 100 lb. Pull Power Handle Magnets... 
Speaker Suggestions/Opinions
If you buy Harbeths and you want to use them with the grills removed you should get a magnet puller to remove the grills. Many used Harbeths are damaged from the grills removed incorrectly. This is the tool that I use!https://www.homedepot.com/p/E... 
Help me understand compliance!
You should take the above post with a grain of salt. Matching cartridge and tonearm should not be overlooked!https://audiofi.net/2019/03/phono-cartridge-101/ 
Speaker Suggestions/Opinions
In case you didn’t know Harbeth speakers per Alan Shaw are to be used with the grills on. BTW, many including me find the fit and finish great looking!