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Question for Ex-Maggie Owners
If they were insured in shipping I would take them to FEDEX or whoever and collect on the insurance. 
Amplifier Dilemma
You really do need to reveal what your speakers are? 
Should I buy a Denon 2802 or Harmon Kardon 225?
I would buy neither,but if I had to choose I would get the Denon.HK Sucks!They sound so dark it makes me want to heave! 
Best 200 watt x 5 amp for the money?
I saw a B&K Sonata 5ch. amp for $4-$600 that is a sweet deal.The thing I like about the B&K's are that you can tweek it to improve the sonics for low cost. 
Question for Ex-Maggie Owners
Jposs:Magnepan must insure the speakers they ship.Did you contact them.It would be coverd. 
Question for Ex-Maggie Owners
I think the place that Maggies would be wonderful are as surround speakers because they would envelop the listener with sound.I think I might buy a Maggie CC speaker because of the clarity they give to vocals.I really cannot think of a better CC t... 
Separates or Receiver for 2K
I have a Lexicon CP-3Pro ,but I have not inserted it my system yet.It should be alot better than any reciever going because it will allow my to keep my 2ch. away from my HT in the same system using a Passive Preamp with a 5ch. amp and a Dedicated ... 
Amp Advice
I own a B&K and have owned an HK Citation.I can tell you the HK does good with regular loads ,but if you have speakers that have weird loads like Magnepans look elsewhere.I would not look to specs to see what is best to drive a particular spea... 
Music Reference RM200 or David Berning ZH270?
There is an intresting thread of the nOrh LE2 amp that will be coming to market at AC.The page below references a Berning amp and if the new amp is anywhere close in performance to a Berning it is a steal.Read the bottom article for the amp refere... 
Good under 200watt stereo amp for under $800
I know the feeling!nt 
Anyone familiar with Scott Nixon tube dac?
Of all info that I have read it's first rate.As another metioned you must be careful to match it with your equiptment.I have a smART DIO DAC which I had to leave the output resistor values at 7v because I use a Passive pre-amp.There is info at Aud... 
Good under 200watt stereo amp for under $800
I was beginning to think you might never choose an amp.LOLSeriously glad you got one and I hope it's what you were after.Post your results!I have heard Klaus is a nice guy to talk to if you need anyhing answerd. 
Separates or Receiver for 2K
Separates is the way to go!I went away from recievers so long ago I can't remember! 
Does it matter where a CD is manufactured?
BMG SUCKS!I agree about Columbia!Japanese CD's are of good quality.Most stuff remasterd is worth it!DECCA sucks! 
Cable suggestions? Opinions needed...
If after you add up your alotment for cable and it comes up over $700 look into 47Labs OTA cable.I want to try the Bogdans also.