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Audiogon has no 'likes'
"....That would be a definite NO. I don't Tweet or Facebook or any of the other BS out there....," THUMBS UP! 
adding active cross over to my system
If you're set on a separate Hi/Lo pass filter and amp, the Dahlquist DQ-LP1 is an excellent unit. The Hi-Pass circuit consists of only one capacitor(as high a quality as you choose to employ), chosen based on the input impedance of the power amp. ... 
Infinity IRS Betas Make Loud Noise When On
If one of the AC outlets that your various components are plugged into is wired out of phase; you can experience the same result as the mis-wiring of the bass Management system and towers. An inexpensive tester such as this, can tell you if that's... 
Custom Bridge Rectifier on a preamp power supply
There are various types of Schottky(as well as FRED) diodes. ie: Just within those Schottky diodes manufactured with Silicon(as a semiconductor); a variety of barrier heights are available, that result in differing Current to Forward Voltage curve... 
Cables more hype than value?
Mr D- Every cable/wire in your system is important. Between every component; your signal is transferred and there are a plethora of nuances that can be lost and have a profound effect on your presentation. Imagine viewing a very high-def 3D movie,... 
Custom Bridge Rectifier on a preamp power supply
You cannot mix diode types, as Mr K mentioned. I've personally had a great deal of success with IXYS HEXFREDs and HEXFRED bridges. ie: (http://www.partsconnexion.com/rectifier_diode_fred.html) & (http://www.partsconnexion.com/rectifier_bridge_... 
Let's try this a different way then
No planar speakers are going to, "fill your room with sound." Whether electrostatic or planar-magnetics; they are way too beamy. Done correctly; they do an excellent job of disappearing, as a sound source, but one must be seated in exactly the rig... 
Bose 901's with "highend ancillaries"??
"Bose must be doing something right!" 100% HYPE! 
Primaluna & Klipsch Cornwall frustration HELP
It's possible that the original owner of the speakers replaced the Eminence K-33-E's or CTS K-33-P's(depending on the system's year of manufacture), with lower efficiency 15" woofers. 
Need Advice on a Low End CD Player Giant Killer
You can't go wrong with an OPPO! I've got a BAT in my listening system, but two OPPOs in my viewing/theater system(Maggies, etc), on which I also listen to music(Bluray, SACD, etc) occasionally. It's easy to hear the quality of the OPPO's playback... 
Woofer pumping WHY??
@Cleeds- 'Best Of Sarcasm?' OH, DAMN....I forgot; this thread is over! 
Woofer pumping WHY??
@Doug- "The dead horse kicks, but doesn't even aim one at me?" You're not missing anything! OH WAIT....this thread's over(shame on me)! 
Woofer pumping WHY??
@Doug- "Dead horse" + "4 beats and a pause(repeat)" = LOL! 
Woofer pumping WHY??
From your description of the woofer motion(four large excursions/stops/four large excursions/stops/etc); neither acoustic feedback or tonearm/cartridge resonance are your problem. As Mr J stated; you'll find it's mechanical(belt/bearing/platter). ... 
Thoughts on Overlord 12AX7-HD / ECC803S-HD tubes
WHATTA CROCK!