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Midrange Increasingly Harsh
OP mentioned the problem persists from BOTH CD and TT, sooo, that rules out source equipment. It is unlikely both speakers would develop problem(s) at the same time. So, simply switching speaker wires, left to right, right to left, NO OTHER CHANG... 
Midrange Increasingly Harsh
  jrcotner OP First: Switch equipment: Isolate the Problem: preamp?/amp?/speakers? Don't jump around changing tubes before you know if it is the speakers themselves or your amp or your preamp. go from there  
Tube Integrated With Clarity
I read a great review, chose a Cayin A88T, 22/45 wpc, very glad I did bigger brother is a100t 50/100 wpc, never heard one, but I imagine same sound as my A88T, however, A88T uses 6sl7 and 6sn7, the A100T uses 12's review https://6moons.com/audi... 
MONO Cartridge Stylus Shape: WHAT? WHEN?
hdm I found and bought the AT33 Mono with a broken stylus, knowing I was going to have Steve upgrade it. I cannot remember which advanced tip Steve and I chose, we put it on boron. After shattering Shure's beryllium, I generally stick with boron... 
Midrange Increasingly Harsh
Source; Pre/Amp; Speakers: Isolate the Problem. Other speakers you can put in the system? IF you have, or a friend has a fairly portable pre/amp setup, even an old receiver or AVR, you could try using that, it will isolate the problem: speakers ... 
MONO Cartridge Stylus Shape: WHAT? WHEN?
  noromance, thanks for the Zero Info. I want to be in the Will of anyone who pays $2,250. for a Mono Cartridge. Also notice: Miyajima Mono Cartridge's tracking force: 3.5g or 4.0g from Miyajima Labs Kotetu I produced "Kotetu"... 
Mono record sounds like stereo
I just started this discussion to get some clarity about Mono LP groove variations and Mono Cartridge Stylus Shapes https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/mono-cartridge-stylus-shape-what-when    
Mono record sounds like stereo
I just wanted to confirm if my AT-33 mono is MC as I bought it a long time ago https://www.audio-technica.com/en-eu/cartridges/type/moving-coil/at33mono this popped up, it happens to be my combo of MC Stereo and MC Mono https://www.vinylengine.... 
Is low cost DAC worth it?
Scrolling thru, seeing the Names of these gizmos, I detect a need for obscurity.  
Mcintosh amp suggestion
You can buy McIntosh Blue Power Meters separately, then use whatever works/coordinates best in your system https://www.ebay.com/itm/354975707238?chn=ps&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&amdata=enc%3A13FX9Ul2LSrS6uNLOrj-gfQ0&norover=1&... 
Bypassing Sony SACD protocols - is it possible?
as a separate consideration, to know whether you are getting/retaining SACD's DSD format, or if the unit automatically converts DSD to PCM https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/sacd-players-models-with-dsd-processor-used-and-new-not-dsd-conver    
Mono record sounds like stereo
adrianleewelch OP Definitely, without doubt, put the stereo cartridge on the long arm. Pick an arm with removable headshell if possible, gives you flexibility now and in the future. Does your 9" have a removable headshell? My 12.5" long arm is ... 
Amp repair
It makes no sense, the speakers would simply be out of phase, less bass most noticable, but connecting speaker wires reversed, at the amp or at the speakers should not damage the amp.  
Mono record sounds like stereo
I learned about listening to Mono LP’s here. 1. Get thee a true Mono Cartridge. It makes a little, some, a lot of difference depending on the LP. Mono picks up horizontal movement only. It will not pick up anything from the inadvertent vertical ... 
What Horn loaded speaker/ speaker system for $10k'ish and under
dude cannot spell, but https://www.whatsbestforum.com/classifieds/avantgarde-aucostic-gmbh-duo-horn-speakers.92/ make an offer? ..................................... same maker https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650007266-avantgarde-acoustic...