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Replacing tweeter in Harbeth SHL5 Plus
Give the importer a call ( Fidelis ), I’m sure they will tell you how to remove it. BTW, I just bought that speaker and I am really liking  them!  
Where does "MidFi" differ from "HiFi" or "LOFI"?
@jasonbourne52 Ditto!  
Amplifier matching with Graham ls 6 speakers
This Parasound should fit the bill! It’s a tad over your budget but it includes a DAC!!    
Stereo cartrdge now playing mono!!
If you have a multimeter check the two hot leads on the cartridge to make sure they are not shorted!  
Passive speakers for desktop
Here ya go!    
Anyone prefer horizontal bi-amping their monos?
You sure got me a scratchin’ my head with your question. To bi-amp  a pair of speakers you need 4 mono amps. Horizontal and vertical bi-amping is used when one uses two stereo amps when bi-amping speakers. Kapish?     
Speaker Choice under $750 for blues...
13 years is an awfully long time to make a decision on what speakers to get! You think he’s still a lookin’?  
Cartridge question
Here ya go! For best performance, the tonearm and cartridge should be matched. All cartridges will not work with all tonearms, and vice versa. To insure a proper match, one must be aware of the mechanical specifications of both the arm and phono ... 
How to match a Cartridge with the right phono preamp?
This Sutherland has all the adjustments that you will need! https://sutherlandengineering.com/products/kc-vibe/  
Downsizing for Blade 2 and hunting for smaller floor standers
Find a Spendor dealer and give them a listen! https://spendoraudio.com/d-line-loudspeakers/  
Happy Thanksgiving/ A peaceful holiday and hopeful message.
And a Happy Thanksgiving to you!  
Too Much Gain the Issue ? (preamp and amp)
@pmm +1!  
Stylus skipping at beginning of record
Don’t be embarrassed. My friend Has an OL arm. I helped him set it up and I must say it is a royal PITA! This is from another forum discussion about that arm!    
For Vandersteen owners & lovers: Which other brands do you like?
I’ve owned the Vandersteen 2c and 3a. Placement was always a PITA. If you have a Spendor dealer in your neck of the woods you should give them a listen. If you like the sound of Vandersteens I think you will like Spendors! https://spendoraudio.com/  
Off-axis listening
Touché!