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Tubed Linestage
There are some great modded Jolida's, do a google search. Also, the Pass Labs Xono has gotten great reviews for years because, it's really good.I have a modded (PartsConnexion through Underwood HiFi) PS Audio GCPH, that has beaten all competitors ... 
I am looking to get more bass out of my system
A small sub, such as a Velodyne DD10 or a Definitive Tech Supercube III (older model with more connection options). Not too much money and a big boost in bass output. It can take some time to integrate. 
All Amps Sound the Same....
Yeah, obviously this guy doesn't know what he's talking about with any of this.He probably works at an electronics store, let's say Best Buy or Fry's. 
Speakers that are RAP music proof
Cerwin Vega's, and SVS cylinder subs. 
Yamaha PX-2 Cartridge
Ghostrider, how is it?? 
AR-ES1 motor noisy
Sound of the Wood, is the best site for AR parts and upgrades.Sounds like the motor is toast. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Frank Sinatra Live at the Sands (MFSL)Kings of Leon - Only By The NightBilly Squire - Don't Say NoSmashing Pumpkins - Siamese DreamSanatan - Abraxas (MFSL)10,000 Maniacs - In My Tribe (MFSL) 
AV audio question
sounds like you need a signal booster. My experience is it's better to get one from the installer/technician than to buy your own. 
Suggestions? Planar like Dynamic speaker under 2K
Magnepan 1.7's 
What is your favorite 1 hit wonder from the 70's?
Jungle Love is from 1984. 
will they go louder
my 3.6's register up to 100db and they are a great rock speaker, they require great amps and tons of power 
Which components are "stupid good"?
I don't know why I didn't put this on the first time, but:Cary Audio SLP98p, great piece. Can be found relatively cheaply on A'gon used, and it really sounds sublime. Anytime a piece of gear has been around this long, has that kind of longevity, i... 
The ignorance of SACD & DVD-A marketing idiots....
blu ray was a bad idea from the get go. After watching SACD and DVD-A fail, why would you think a disc based delivery system, even though better, would do well?Download technology was in full bloom by the time BluRay came out. It's analogus to SAC... 
which preamp for my cary slam-100 mono's?
CAry SLP98 F1, another vote. 
Backing Up My Ex HD Problems....
the current Drobo's actually guard against up to 2 hard drive failures in the array. But, as Sufentanil says, if you want to guard against physical damage, you need some off site storage.