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What's the best integrated amp in the $1500-$2000 range?
Rogue Audio Sphinx V3. Brand new, it may be the best, in that price range. 
Herbie’s Audio Lab still in Business?
They are still in business. I received my order from them this past week. This was the second order they have fulfilled, to me, during the past month. 
Richard Kern modified Sony SCD-777 ES - what to replace it with
#1. If I were you, I`d contact  this Richard Kern, and ask, if he could replace the laser. He may have, or be able to obtain, the OEM laser for the unit. If not, I would try to purchase a used Sony 5400 ES, since you may prefer the Sony sound. 
DAC Upgrade from Jolida JD100?
Just a revision to previous post.Jolida FX Tube DAC III w/ headphone outs. Schiit Bifrost and a Vali 
DAC Upgrade from Jolida JD100?
Try the Jolida FX Tube DAC III. It will not break the bank. Another affordable alternative, the Schiit Bifrost. 
Using Tube Headphone Amp as Speaker Preamp
You ask a very good question. I am surprised no one has answered, yet. Like you, I was curious about using a tubed Head amp, to do double duty, as a preamp. I`ll observe, with interest, as to what the responses will be.I purchased a Jolida FX tube... 
Match of Hybrid Rogue Pharaoh and B&W 803D2 speaker
I can relate with the OP, about the experience. I have a pair of B&W 804`s, and that treble was fatiguing to listen to. I swapped in a hybrid tube amp, and that sure made a difference in how the music sounded. I, also, did not have to spend a ... 
Most satisfying system change in 2017?
At the start of the year, I swapped out an ADCOM 5400 for a Jolida JD 1501P. This softened the brightness, and made my B&W`s listenable. In 2016, I discovered, that, tubes can make a difference.Teamed a multi-bit Bifrost, with a NAD 515 CDP, w... 
Best Cd player or Transport for $1000.00 used.
Try a Rega Saturn: previous to the 'R' version. I think it is one of the better bargains, on the used market. I just want to give you a heads up- I recently had bought a Yamaha S2000, without an audition. It proved to be a little too warm sounding... 
Adcom?
I have used an ADCOM GFA-5400/GTP-450 for 22yrs, without any issues. It was a nice step up from a receiver based system.I believe that your issues are not unique, though. I remember, when I had bought my ADCOM components, Tweeter Audio, was a big ... 
Any smooth jazz fans out there?
Love the music, misnomer or not! Some of the best music I have ever heard. Spent alot of money on stereo, just to listen the artists you speak of. I got tired of rock music(getting older),of which, not as good as it was in the 60`s and 70`s, IMHO.... 
best pre-amp new or used for under $500?
NAD 118 Digital Pre. Great tone controls.Onboard Dac-sound adj.`s in digital domain.Overall sound competes well against higher end pre`s.No Pre-outs. You could hook-up your Sub@speaker level. 
Music out there with good bass
"Uranus,the Magician"-Gustav Holst(The Planets)TELARC Rec."Deja`s Theme"-Stanley Clark(At the Movies)"East River Drive"-Stanley Clark(album title)"Sweet Thing"-Boney James(album title)"Body Language"-Boney James(album title)"Who?"-Richard Elliot(C... 
Best driving music.
"Moomba" - Richard Elliot"Euro Cowboy" - Special EFX"The Storm" - Peter White"Night Flight" - Joe Sample"Route 101" - Herb Alpert"Rockin Down the Highway" - Doobie Brothers"China Grove" - Doobie Brothers"Suite: Judy Blue Eyes" - Crosby, Stills and... 
Most achingly-beautiful music
Rachmaninoff Symp No. 2-Andre Previn, Royal Philharmonic Orch. CD, Telarc Label.Awsome. Just like the Moodies, don`t get tired of it.