yogiboy

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Upgrade for Totem Mani 2
You should check out Harbeth. The M30’s go for about $3500 used and the 7’s about $2500 used. They both would be a nice match with the Pass amp. They are an easy load and sound great with the type of music that you prefer! 
Upgrade for Totem Mani 2
What is your budget? 
Gonna have to ditch the Soundsmith Carmen II
Before you ditch the cartridge you should lower the VTA. Sometimes that will fix a sibilance problem!https://www.gcaudio.com/tips-tricks/cartridge-alignment-the-basics-explained/ 
Dad needs phono stage recommendation for daughter
You have many choices within your budget. Make sure that the one you choose will have enough gain for the cartridge that you are using! Here you go !https://www.musicdirect.com/equipment/phono-preamps/?category=Phono%2520Preamps&sitePriceRound... 
Stereo Subwoofer Pairing
If they are identical there will be no problem using the two! 
Amp match for a paradigm signature s2 system
This Van Alstine is a bit above your budget. It is a 3 channel amp and it is new !  https://avahifi.com/collections/solid-state-power-amplifiers/products/synergy-240-3-home-theater-amp... 
Why the volume drop for this .5mv cartridge
As long as you get sufficient volume at the 3:00 setting you should not worry about it.  IMO, you are better off with the volume control when it is in the upper range than the lower range of the amp! 
Faint speaker hiss
If you only hear it with your ears 3 inches from the tweeter, don’t worry about it. I hear a slight hiss from my phono preamp ( tube ). If you don't hear anything from your listening position why bother with it? 
additional processing and customs charges on goldring 1006 or nagaoka mp150
LP gear sells both of those brands without those charges!https://www.lpgear.com/ 
Trying vinyl, need some help!
This Grado Sonata would be a perfect match with that tonearm with the mass of the arm of 11 grams!https://www.needledoctor.com/Grado-Sonata-V2-Reference 
Buyer wants copy of passport?
No! 
HI-FI NEWBIE NEEDS HELP!
Check out Odyssey Audio!http://www.odysseyaudio.com/ 
What’s in your system today that you also had 10 years ago?
VPI HW-19 MK3 with SME 309 tonearm and Grado TLZ cartridge ( new stylus replacement just about every two years). 
What are your thoughts about moving up product line(s) within a Company?
I have upgraded speakers from Vandersteen,Spendor and Harbeth and prefered the lesser priced ones better! You can never tell how a speaker will sound until you try it out in your own room with the gear you use with it! 
Harbeth Question
I own the P3esrs and have them in a 20x15x8 size room. I have owned the 7s and IMO the P3s are better . Since you are using a sub I doubt you would need anything more than the P3!