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Thinking of Magnepan ... finally!
@zgas-music I have a pair of Hegel H30s.  Don't think power will be an issue. 🤣  
Is the extra money worth it
@agrogon I purchased two matched sets of PSVane Acme 845 tubes directly from China HiFI Excellent service, great tubes and big savings. Have a look. https://www.china-hifi-audio.com/psvane-vacuum-tube-electron-valve-c-32/    
Questions about Resolving Systems
The volume knob goes to 11    
Thinking of Magnepan ... finally!
@arafiq Don't confine yourself to Maggies.  Also Check out the SoundLab speakers.   https://www.soundlabspeakers.com/  
How to pack floor standing speakers for shipping
@zufan  see the progression of my virtual system for that answer.  My end game system is nearing completion, and then there will be changes no more.  Here is the first stage as the speakers are being built.  Delivery at the end of April.  I'm very... 
Pre-owned cartridge recommendations for $500 and $1,000
What is the life expectancy of a MC cartridge?  Am I correct the stylus cannot be replaced?  If so, is buying used a good idea?    
How to pack floor standing speakers for shipping
  $75 worth of material at Home Depot.  Skill Saw and a drill + wood screws. Purpose built to size.   Speakers always arrive in perfect condition.  The creating is well worth the effort.  Can't put a price on sleeping well at night. 😁      
isonic CS6.1-PRO ultrasonic record cleaner
I purchased a unit from isonic 3 years ago.  It will clean 10 LPs at a time but i usually limit it to 4 max for better surface ratio.  I have cycled at lealeast a 1000 discs without a single problem.  I use a small amount a Kodak Clean Flow and wa... 
How to Upload Photos in a post?
@scowler1 I'm not an apple guy but I suspect like Android tablets you push and hold your finger on an image and a menu bar should open with the copy and paste options.  To paste, push and hold a finger in the space you want to paste to, and the me... 
Law Of Diminishing Returns?
@mulveling  Some beautiful equipment  has cycled through your virtual system. Interesting the Tannoy has remained while so much else has changed.  Strong endorsement for those speakers.    
How to Upload Photos in a post?
Create a free account at https://imgpile.com/  Then you simply point and click to upload pictures from you computer to imgpile.   Select any picture, right click for image details, select image address.  Paste that (crtl + V) into the Audiogon pos... 
How to Upload Photos in a post?
The key is to copy image addess, not copy image.    
The problem with PLC
@macg19  Actually, I didn't read his post.  I simply scrolled to the bottom.  But you are correct.  A private message would have been more appropriate?  Of all the time wasters on this site, @kenjit must be in the top three.    
The problem with PLC
@kenjit  A very simple comment.  The day you post your Virtual System, is the day I will start reading your posts.  Until that day...................  
Are audiophile products designed to initially impress then fatigue to make you upgrade?
@johnk  There could be another reason we tend to be constantly rebuilding and tweaking our systems.  Studies have shown that Endorphins are released in our brains when we spend money.  Just like Pavlov's dogs, we are conditioned to the hit of plea...