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Cartridge replacment time
If you like the Grado save yourself some money and replace the stylus for $150.00!https://www.needledoctor.com/Grado-Gold2-Stylus 
Int Amp for Thiel CS 3.7
Check out Pass!https://www.passlabs.com/products/amplifiers/integrated-series 
Int Amp for Thiel CS 3.7
What is your budget? 
Vandersteen 2CE Signature Speakers
Pass on them. They are just not your cup of tea! 
Needing some help figuring out my Panasonic sl-1000 Turntable
It looks like you have something special. The SL-1000 was not on the market until 1978!https://www.vinylengine.com/library/technics/sl-1000.shtml 
Never-ending Speaker Journey ($1,000 budget)
I suggest that you should keep the Harbeths and get this JL subwoofer. It is a sealed sub and blends perfect with my P3's.  It does not have a high pass filter so you run the Harbeths full range. That ported sub that you are using is more for a ho... 
Never-ending Speaker Journey ($1,000 budget)
What sub are you using with the Harbeths? 
What component to hang on to?
@trelja So what’s wrong with warmth, richness and lushness? 
What component to hang on to?
Hold onto that VPI! 
Mono Blocks on a Budget, is it possible?
The QS Mini-mite is not produced anymore. You can’t beat the Mid-monos if you are looking for tube amps! 
Why bogus retail price from some sellers?
@snackeyp I agree with you. I was just pointing out that some sellers fib about the retail price! 
Why bogus retail price from some sellers?
@snackeyp Harbeth just raised the price from $2150 to $2390. I purchased a mint dealer demo in rosewood for $1500 plus $50 shipping. So at $1800 for a damaged speaker and $150 for shipping seems outrageous to me!! 
Mono Blocks on a Budget, is it possible?
Check out Odyssey Audio. These have enough power to drive just about any speaker you choose!http://www.odysseyaudio.com/products-stratos-mono.html 
Shure to leave the phono business
The writing was on the wall when their cartridges were manufactured in Mexico! 
bose 501 speakers
FYI: Bose also had the 601 from that era. A friend of mine owned them!https://www.bose.com/en_us/support/products/floorstanding_speakers_support/601_series1.html