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Upgrade from a Cary SLI-80 integrated amp
This is the opposite of your question but I down-graded to the Cary SLI-80F1 and I am more satisfied ....... 
Best Tube preamplifier under $600
You might find a conrad johnson PV-10 for around that price used... 
Ebay LP Purchases
I have had good luck with ebay. Like others have said stay with reputable sellers (high feedback)and you should be fine. That being said no matter where you buy used vinyl you are assuming some risk.Chuck 
Repair a Sony SCD 777ES?
I did exactly what Dgarretson suggests when my scd-1 was giving me disc read issues and mine has worked great ever since....Still runs fine and this was a few years ago. Not sure yours is a sled drive issue or a bad motor/spindle problem.Chuck 
Repair a Sony SCD 777ES?
You might try here http://www.musictechnology.com/ Bill Thalmann offered to help me with my sled drive motor issue on my SCD-1. Chuck 
Integrated amp for Focal micro utopia be
I am driving my 1007 Be's with a Cary SLI-80F1 and it does a wonderful job. I certainly don't feel I am down on power.Chuck 
Cartridge for VPI Classic 3?
I have a Benz Wood SL on my classic one and I am very happy with it. Chuck 
Loud pop when I use the turntable on/off button
I have the same issue with my Herron & VPI Classic combination and I simply turn the volume down before switching off the table. Of course replacing the Cap is an option as well. 
Selling dispute. Please comment.
In my opinion you have done all you can do and made it right. Done deal.. Move on NO Refund ... Reasonableness must come into play here. 
I find that cleaning used records very difficult
Liz the vacuum cleaner nozzle brush is it a soft type that doesn't scratch the record? Or is it modified?Chuck 
Thorens TD-125 MK II
http://www.theanalogdept.com/ or http://www.vinylnirvana.com/vintage-turntables-for-sale/Both are excellent souses of information and reputable. 
VPI Scout
Not an EASY project. 
Dedicated AC Power Line vs. Power Conditioner?
I agree with liz's comments. 
Turntable recommendation
I got back into vinyl with an old Thorens liked vinyl so much that I quickly upgraded to a VPI Classic one and love the table. Don't know where you heard the comment about dry sounding mid range; ridiculous. VPI is a great company with great suppo... 
scratchiness on older lp's
I have had the same issues with some older classical releases and I just kept cleaning and eventually they got better. I would try what Liz suggests also you might want to try an enzymatic cleaner.Chuck