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Subwoofer or New Speaker
JL AUDIO makes great subs. I have used them with great results!https://www.jlaudio.com/collections/home-audio-powered-subwoofers 
Subwoofer or New Speaker
Try a sealed type subwoofer before you replace the speakers! 
Need advice
This new deck will fit the bill. None of the problems you might have with a vintage deck!https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1262615-REG/marantz_professional_pmd_300cp_dual_cassette_deck... 
Selling on Audiogon
@djones51 If you have the buyer pay shipping you won’t have that problem!! 
Selling on Audiogon
  A 30 day listing for the fee of 2% of the sale price. Plus a free 30 day relist if the item does not sell seems like a fair price to me. 
Thinking to replace my phono
+1 noromanceThose JJ tubes have to go! 
Vintage Yamaha A 500 Integrated Amp and Speakers
The manual states 100 watts at 4 ohm and 70 watts at 8 ohm. No reason to change that amp! 
Cartridge Tonearm compatibility
The resonance frequency is about 8hz. That should be fine!!Here ya go!https://www.ortofon.com/support/support-hifi/resonance-frequency 
Technics SB 5000A Linear Phase Speaker FUSE question .
You need the fuse. If you don’t have the fuse the tweeter will not work! 
If I have good local shops available, should I restrict my purchasing?
FYI: Most states now require that sales tax is charged when sold to another state. Have you bought anything on EBAY recently? No way getting around paying tax anymore! I also live in a state where there are very few brick and mortar shops so I hav... 
Help to chose acoustic
No! Good luck in your search! 
Help to chose acoustic
This JBL L100 is a little over your budget but it might be the kind of speaker that you are looking for.https://www.musicdirect.com/speakers/JBL-L100-Bookshelf-SpeakersHere is a review!https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/jbl-l100-classic 
Help to chose acoustic
Yes I forgot that the HL5 is a 3 way. But that one is over 7 grand. Don’t believe every thing you read. I always preferred a 2 way speaker. What size room and what amplification are you using? What kind of music is your preference? 
Help to chose acoustic
What Harbeth did you listen to? The only 3 way Harbeth is the model 40 and that is over 16 grand. Where did you get the information that a 3 way speaker has less distortion? This Vandersteen might fit the bill!https://www.vandersteen.com/products/... 
Cartridge Tonearm compatibility
If you put in the information, this calculation chart will show you what the resonance frequency will be for the arm and cartridge. Between 8 and 14 hz should be fine! http://www.mh-audio.nl/Calculators/RF.html