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Speakers free of grain, glare and steel?
SPENDOR 
MiniMonitor 33lbs w/realistic vocals,not bright.
Spendor 3/5's should fit the bill! 
pre-amp with phono section
Check out Rogue audio. 
Target Stands
I have the HS60(24 inch)I use with Spendors and they are great. 
Good CD for testing bass response
Warren Zevon Werewolves of London. That will get your woofer woofin. 
2ce sig ii tilt and listening height
Try to tilt them back even more. You can experiment putting some books under the front. Those speakers are very placement dependent. 
USED VINYL
THANKS ! 
Spendor S8e Amp Suggestions.
I had those speakers paired with Quicksilver midmono's (50 watt)and they are a perfect match. 
What are some favorite NOS 12AX7s for phono?
Sylvania green labelGE five star 
Does phono stage noise drive you crazy too?
Give Grado a call and ask if they can bump up the output. I think they can add some coils. 
Tell me about "tubey" tubes.
Wow that much gain. You can try a 12au7 also. 
Tell me about "tubey" tubes.
I would start with the QS phono preamp (I have one)replace the 12ax7 with Sylvania or Ge 12at7. They have less gain but vocals will knock your socks off ! 
Who makes the best passive volume control?
Check out Richard Lee audio. 
Volume problem with Passive Preamp
Parts Express sells in line attenuators (HARRISON) for about $35.00 a pair. They come in 3db,6db and 12db of attenuatuion. 
Sibilance issues with vinyl rig
Save yourself time and money. Get a inexpensive Grado and see how that works. It just might surprise you. You can always sell it if that does not work.