yogiboy

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Stereo amp options
Since you always liked Yamaha why not go with that brand? This has all the check marks of what you want! https://www.crutchfield.com/p_022AS2100S/Yamaha-A-S2100-Silver.html?cc=07  
GROUND LOOPS
Have you isolated what component is giving you the ground hum? You should unplug them one at a time and see if the ground hum goes away! BTW, I ran into Raphael yesterday and he said he got your message!! https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=being... 
Adding a small subwoofer for music in 2020
This SVS SB-1000 should fit the bill! https://www.svsound.com/products/sb-1000  
The psychological factor
Preamps should sound better in the upper range on the volume control! 
Looking for a phono preamp that has volume control
"Can’t beat the Schitt SYS for $49, and buy whatever phono stage you want. "That’s not true. Many phono preamps do not put out enough voltage to drive a power amp directly! 
Looking for a phono preamp that has volume control
This E.A.R. 834p should fit the bill. http://www.earyoshino.com/products/  
Amp Upgrade Advice
Check out Van Alstine MOS-FET amps!  https://avahifi.com/collections/power-amplifiers  
MM phono preamplifier
I use this Quicksilver phono preamp. I doubt you would go wrong with it! http://quicksilveraudio.com/products/phono-preamp/  
Tuners you wish you had back?
The Accuphase T-101 and the Sansui TU-919 were the two best tuners that I have owned! https://fmtunerinfo.com/  
Offer / counter-offer? Audiogon rules
I always list with the buy now only. If someone wants to make an offer they will email me and if I accept I will change the price and the deal is done. I’ve been selling here since 2004 and I have never had a problem doing it that way! 
Replacement amp for subwoofer
How about this? https://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audio-apa150-150w-power-amplifier--300-812  
Logical cartridge upgrade for a long time Shure M44-7 user
Since you like the M44-7 just replace the stylus with a new one!! https://www.lpgear.com/product/DJSUBN447-G.html  
... Should I be concerned?
Put this Schiit SYS between your CDP and your preamp to lower the gain!https://www.schiit.com/products/sys 
Is this a good price for Anthem STR Pre Pro?
Here ya go! It looks like that dealer is giving you a nice deal! https://www.crutchfield.com/shopsearch/anthem.html  
Subwoofer Settings
+1 @ oldhvymec Follow his instructions!