yogiboy

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Do I need a sub?
You need a sub with a high pass filter. With that BIC V 1020 you will have to run your speakers full range! 
What could be the differences between the Spendor A4 and A7 in terms of sound quality?
I’ve owned many Spendors over the years. I just sold the A5r because I have too many speakers. The A5r is a 2 1/2 way sealed design. It is not in the Spendor line up anymore but it was the best sounding Spendor that I have owned. You can still get... 
Clipping
More information needed. Amp? Speakers? Etc., etc. 
What could be the differences between the Spendor A4 and A7 in terms of sound quality?
FYI: The Spendor A line do have grilles but it is an option!! https://www.spendoraudio.com/wp-content/uploads/Spendor-A-Line-Data-Sheet_June19.pdf 
replacing tonearm question?
Yes you can! No it won’t! 
Question about Marantz Price
Yes! Almost 50% off seems like a good deal! https://www.amazon.com/Marantz-TT-15S1-Reference-Turntable-Transparent/dp/B000EI2I76 
Amp suggestion for my Audio Note Es
If you are looking for a different flavor you should first try I different tube type. Are you using EL34s with the Mid-Monos? If you are then you should try a KT88! 
Stand for B&W 805 D3?
Pangea makes nice inexpensive stands. I use them with my Harbeths!https://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=PGDS400 
Speaker Sales on Audiogon
A thumbs up to @mofimadness!! 
MC cartridge loading: still baffled
@lewm I stated that a blank record is what works for me. I hear a large improvement in the stereo image when I use that method.  I could care less what is said on other forums. You should give it a try! 
MC cartridge loading: still baffled
I use a blank record to adjust anti-skating. You can get a one sided recording on ebay . It works for me!!https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=anti+skating+with+a+blank+record&&view=detail&mid=B... 
Speaker Sales on Audiogon
When you list you have 2 options. Pay now the fee is 2% of the asking price. Pay later is a $5.00 fee plus 3.5% of the final sale. When you ship speakers you have to put in the weight , dimensions and value times two. The shipping price will be ca... 
Have Aesthetic Rhea. Calypso and Atlas Amp Have 12k budget for speakers. Recommendations
I don’t think Vandersteens are a good match for heavy metal. JBL should fit the bill!!https://www.musicdirect.com/Search?searchterm=jbl&sort=popularity%7CDESC&page=1&pagesize... 
Herron VTPH-2A or Manley Chinook mk II phonostage
+1lewm! 
Spendor SA1 vs Harbeth P3ESR
I’ve owned both and many more of that type of speaker. IMO, the Harbeth is the best! https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=harbeth+p3esr+review&view=detail&mid=5D7EB69CCEBBAAE793...