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Need some $500 & under Amp recommendations
"...Old amp...technology keeps progressing"...? Are you interested in good sounding amp, or that doesn't matter, as long as is "new" technology? What 'new' technology has to do with good sound? 
Need some $500 & under Amp recommendations
Linn Majik is one fine performer. I used it with Linn Tukan some years ago, and one of the great things about Majik was almost infinite upgrade path. 
Review: Pass Labs Aleph 3 Amplifier
Just hooked-up Golden Tube Se-40. I don't know if it's better synergy, but so far this amp is beating-up good my Aleph 3. 
What is the easiest speaker kit, for a Novice?
It looks like you survived Katrina! That's very good news! Check these kits. They are all there, but assembled:http://www.madisound.com/kits.htmlRegards! 
LINN Majik vs Classik vs Wakonda vs Kairn
Try pairing Majik with Tukan mini monitors, you'll love it! 
Review: Kora Electronics Hermes DA converter
If anything goes, it will be most likely PSU. Contact Kora with your problem. 
Recommended amplification?
Heard few impressive things about Onkyo A-9555. Integrated amp is the only one that will have phono stage, otherwise you will have to buy pre-amp with phono. Check it out:http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/P/B000J0ORMS.01._AA280_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg 
What are the best monitor speakers for classical?
Some fine suggestions there! I also think you would like Joseph rm7's? And price is pretty reasonable. Check 'em out. 
Review: Pass Labs Aleph 3 Amplifier
Everything is possible with the new technology. Don't forget, Aleph's are over ten years old. However I still think they are good value (on the used market) for the money. 
Focal Mini Utopias
I'd disagree with any drastic changes suggested (changing of an amp etc). You apparently have revealing system and/or room. Masking it, it would be just as good as covering your speakers with blanket. Start with the room treatment. You can find a ... 
Focal Mini Utopias
Rich, I'd start at the source. And I don't mean components (although you don't list your associate gear, amp, player etc..) Start with recordings. I assume you listen to CD's? Some of them are highly compressed. 
Review: Kora Electronics Hermes DA converter
I should have also mentioned, that the original owner had tubes upgraded, from stock to NOS Tungsram 12AU7's (Ecc82), what made a substantial improvement. 
Best RCA terminated digital interconnect?
I don't know about other cables, but $25 cable is a good start. 
Guitar player? , What model do you own or play?
1972 Fender fretless P-Bass. 
Best RCA terminated digital interconnect?
...yes!