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Tube Amps from China
Plus Mike Allen's Jolida provides fast warranty service and they will actually spend time with you on phone calls. Beware of the Chinese websites selling Jolida products. Sites such as UnderwoodWalley are legitimate dealers.**NO Affiliation 
Bi-Amping
I agree with all the responses. But why are you starting off with 2 amps? Do you have a large room to fill or is the biamping for less noise/distortion reasons?There is also horizontal and vertical biamping to the speakers. Please explain what you... 
In a quandry wrapped in an enigma
I auditioned different totems and the floorstanders are very picky regarding room placement. I liked their sound in the showroom but I couldn't get them to work in my room. As for power, they like high current amps. 
Decent entry level turntable?
Rega RP1 was a good choice. No muss, no fuss plus good build quality. 
In a quandry wrapped in an enigma
Yes, tube pre with SS amp. Don't forget to match impedance levels. The Rogue preamps have a low output impedance and have a neutral to warm presentation. I too suffer from tinnitus plus hyperacusis (pain from high frequencies). For warm and lush w... 
Looking for new places to buy vinyl
Loran Records, an online company...google it. They only sell NM or mint and I have had great success with them. Now I've revealed a very good source.(disclaimer...no affiliation). 
When was the last time you listened to live music?
@ Slipknot1...how did DCD sound at Verizon Hall? I missed that show, but I went to Dvorak #7 last April. To my ears, sitting in the Verizon 2nd tier, the music sounded over-damped. But an excellent performance by the Phila Orch. 
Ebay LP Purchases
Sound advice from Rockitman. I recently got back into vinyl and I only buy NM to sealed condition. I've had good luck so far. 
Magnepan 3.7 or PSB Synchrony One?
"If the PSB presents a small image that's not likely to be my best choice either."PSB Synch throws a wide soundstage, deep 3d image making the speakers disappear. The mids are very articulate, however the metal tweeter can sound bright and forward... 
Which speakers should I get. $500-$1000
Don't know what amp you have, but Totem Arros are for sale right now on Agon for $800. A great speaker for it's price; full range with wide, deep imaging. Also look at the Totem Dreamcatcher bookshelf. Same great Totem sound, but you would need a ... 
is it safe to clean records with isopropanol ?
Elizabeth is right. But many online formulas call for only 1 or 2 parts isopropanol(90%) added to distilled water. I found these recipes interesting...http://www.tnt-audio.com/clinica/fluids.html 
is it qood idea to use an Equalizer with amp
Mjniz31, you have not stated the reason for adding EQ. Is it to compensate for problem areas in your room or is it to correct for poor recordings or weakness in your system? 
Curtains to control high frequency
Would not go with heavy curtains... too much damping. I put up some thin material curtains and it helped tame high frequencies. I already had venetian blinds, but needed more than that. 
turntable isolation feet
I also use Herbie's tall Tenderfeet under my Linn, which is a suspension TT. No more footfall and the sonic benefits are tighter bass and a more open sound. 
Taming edge from remastered CDs?
Arh, that is what I'm saying. It doesn't apply to all remastered cds. I buy classical and EMI Classics and Chesky do an excellent job of remastering where as some other labels produce these harsh sounding discs. So, I too would like to find a solu...