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Mobile Fidelity Surface Noise
I hope that everyone got it that it was a joke. By the way, I almost never buy re-issues, audiophile or not. 
Mobile Fidelity Surface Noise
Do you clean them with Mobile Fidelity fluids? If not - you must. That's the ticket. 
Is age bad for solid state amps?
I remember I read an interview with Jeff Rowland somewhere. He promised that he would fix every amplifier he'd ever made, for as long as he was alive. Maybe ARC will too.It is their problem to find proper transistors and other stuff not ours.True,... 
Hey guys need help with speaker upgrade..
I would probably upgrade CD player and interconnects first. You said you like Snells. 
Is age bad for solid state amps?
Well, my Nakamichi deck is 30 years old, I bought it 10 years ago and heard no difference until I had it cleaned and aligned. Electronics seems to be just fine. Also, I bought Audiolab integrated new 12 years ago and again - no difference.So it de... 
Best $3,000 speaker/amp combo?
I might have two very different recommendations:1. Yes, Moon i5 and Devore Gibbon 8. Or Naim instead of Simaudio.2. Rowland Concentra - usually about $2500. And some speakers for $500 for now; upgrade a little later. Getting Rowland may be worth it. 
I think I am going to attempt to make turntatbles
I suggest you start with the platter design. If you can't get this right nothing else matters. Then the bearings. 
Anyone compared Gryphon Poseidon to Alexandria's?
I can't even count to those figures. 
what impacts the sound quality more amp or pre-amp
Are you sure that you want to rule out an integrated?Personaly, I don't consider separates unless I am prepared to spend thousands, at least couple of them. 
$2000 To Upgrade System
We don't know what kind of sound you prefer.Naim/Devore, Plinius/Proac, Creek/Spendor ? 
Loss of My Treasured System...stolen at Customs
I just want to voice my support. I think you know what you are looking for and don't need any advice. 
Budget Phono Amp / Stage Recommendation?
Pro-Ject phono box SE used; Simaudio Moon LP3 used - probably around $250. 
$2000 To Upgrade System
I would say speakers/amplifier first, cartridge/phonostage second. And possibly cables too. Another approach would be to start with the cartridge/phonostage and then work your way downstream. In any case, it appears that your turntable is the stro... 
How is LAMM LP2 compares to the more recent phono
I hope your cartridges will work with the LP2. I really like LAMM sound, just feels right. To my regret, I cannot afford those things for now. 
Most Influential American Musician of All Time?
Probably Miles Davis and Elvis Presley.And many others.