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Just Snagged a Micro Seiki DD-35 - Need Help With Affordable Cartridge Options for SM-505
Do you have a Bayonet style headshell to put on that arm? If the arm is missing the locking wheel that holds the headshell on the arm then you are SOOL! https://www.lpgear.com/product/LPGPROHEADSHELLB.htmlThis is what the arm should look like with... 
New System for Pool Table Room
Ceiling speakers is the route I would take! 
Odyssey "Khartago" Stereo Extreme" amp compared to Schitt's "Vidar" amp
Another amp to consider is this Van Alstine Vision Set-120. It is a mos-fet and would be a good match with your CJ preamp.https://avahifi.com/collections/solid-state-power-amplifiers/products/vision-set-120-power-amplifier 
Bi-wiring?
Like this!!https://www.audioadvice.com/content/speaker-bi-wiring-bi-amping-explained/ 
Increasing gain for your vinyl front end when pre-amp doesn't quite have enough juice
@almarg Hi Al,I thank you for that information. I never knew that!Yogiboy 
Increasing gain for your vinyl front end when pre-amp doesn't quite have enough juice
@almarg The maximum output on the Saga is 10 volts. Can you please explain what that means as far as driving a power amp?Thanks muchYogiboy 
Increasing gain for your vinyl front end when pre-amp doesn't quite have enough juice
These Klipsch at 97 DB sensitivity should play loud. They might be worth a listen!https://www.bestbuy.com/site/klipsch-reference-series-dual-8-600-watt-passive-2-way-floor-speaker-ea... 
Increasing gain for your vinyl front end when pre-amp doesn't quite have enough juice
As long as you can get it loud enough I don’t think there is any problem with your system. You are better off with the volume control in the higher range than the lower range. The only way to get headbanger volume is to replace those speakers with... 
Increasing gain for your vinyl front end when pre-amp doesn't quite have enough juice
If you put the volume to its maximum you can't get it loud enough? 
Increasing gain for your vinyl front end when pre-amp doesn't quite have enough juice
What preamp are you using?   
New Amp/Pre or Integrated for P3ESR 40th Anniversary
I own those speakers. They sound great with my tube gear ( Quicksilver ). If you want an integrated should check out this Rogue all tube integrated! My friend uses a Rogue integrated with his P3s and they sound outstanding. http://quicksilveraudio... 
Upgrade integrated within the $600 - 1k Range
Check out the OUTLAW AUDIO RR2160!http://www.outlawaudio.com/products/rr2160.html 
Replacing Vintage Spendors is not as easy as I thought
Since you like the BBC sound you should look into Stirling Broadcast speakers!https://www.musicdirect.com/Search?manufacturer=Stirling%2520Broadcast&sort=popularity%7CDESC&am...Or Graham!!http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/graham-ls5... 
an upgrade from HSU-VTF-3 MKII..
Hope he made a decision after almost 14 years! 
What is proper ratio of money spent on amp/preamp/integrated vs speakers? 1:1?
There is none!