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MMG sub hookup....
If you want to high pass to the speakers you can use this HSU high pass filter. If you want to run the speakers full range you will need Y adapters from preamp into amp and into the subwoofer!I use this to high pass to main speakers!You will need ... 
Tube amplifier suggestion for 101 dB speakers
These Quicksilver Mid Mono amps are perfect for tube rolling. You can get them new for 2 grand !http://quicksilveraudio.com/products/midi-mono/ 
smaller room monitors
Any LS3/5A type speaker would be a perfect fit. There is a pair of Spendor D1 monitors listed here for $1550. They will blend real nice with the SVS subwoofer. BTW, I have been down that road and with a Spendor or Harbeth I doubt you would go wrong! 
HELP!!! I need a “GOOD-CHEAP” preamp solution???
@keeferdog Not much to add only that Van Alstine seems like a good bang for the buck. BTW, I use that Quicksilver preamp that is mentioned above. The only reason I did not recommend it is because it is very basic having no mono or balance control.... 
Which speakers for a Yamaha A-S2000
I have owned the 2c and the 3a. I think you should take a ride and give the ones a listen! 
Which speakers for a Yamaha A-S2000
A tad over your budget the Vandersteen 1Ci would be a nice fit! https://www.vandersteen.com/products/model-1ci 
HELP!!! I need a “GOOD-CHEAP” preamp solution???
Take a look at Van Alstine!https://avahifi.com/collections/preamplifiersOr Odyssey Audio!http://www.odysseyaudio.com/products-candela.html 
How long should a clearaudio maestro v2 last?
Here ya go!https://www.gcaudio.com/tips-tricks/how-long-will-my-stylus-last/ 
Harbeth with Croft phono integrated vs Yamaha AS1100/AS2100
You would be taking one step forward, two steps back. The 45 watt Croft is plenty enough for the P3. BTW, I’ve owned larger Harbeths and always preferred the P3. There is something about that speaker that is special to my ears! Here ya go!https://... 
Cabinet Dimensions of B&W 805 D3
Give a dealer a call!https://www.upscaleaudio.com/products/b-w-805-d3-single-speakerhttps://www.upscaleaudio.com/products/b-w-805-d3-single-speakerhttps://www.upscaleaudio.com/products/b-w-805-d3-single-speaker 
Opinions about upgrade
I doubt that you would go wrong with Spendor. Another Spendor that might be a nice fit is the A7 !https://www.bluebirdmusic.com/products/spendor-a7.html 
Audio Additives Stylus Force Gauge inconstantcy
Did you set the anti skate at 0 before you did the calibration? Here ya go!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aeiQh-5Ftg 
Tape Loop
Yes. Here ya go!https://www.wikihow.com/Hook-up-an-Equalizer 
Finding the right tube preamp (input values) for Mccormack DNA
The input sensitivity of the DNA-1 is 1.2 volts and input impedance of 100k ohms. Any preamp should drive that amp with no problem!! 
Recommendation about speakers with limited space behind
Check out the Spendor A1. No ports!https://www.bluebirdmusic.com/products/spendor-a1.htmlhttps://www.bluebirdmusic.com/products/spendor-a1.htmlhttps://www.bluebirdmusic.com/products/spendor-a1.htmlhttps://www.bluebirdmusic.com/products/spendor-a1....