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Wayne's Audio Turntable Periphery Stabilizing Outer Ring
I have the VPI periphery ring and use it on a few warped records that NEED it. It works perfectly but on the average record I don't use it.    
Thinking of Magnepan ... finally!
If a person is the type that has a few pairs of speakers then one of those should be Magnepan. They definitely present the music in a different way. I happen to love the sound.   
Turntable sub $4k buy decisions too many.
Mark Levinson. I think Clearaudio makes it but for some reason It's cooler than their tables in my opinion.  
2023 AXPONA Show Report
I'm very surprised at the criticism of AXPONA. i have been to quite a few. It's awesome. Earplugs? I've never heard anything loud to any excessive level. I have loved these shows. I'm not sure what people want. You go to get a taste of the gear. I... 
Good speakers for Parasound Halo JC1
@mijostyn I love heavy metal and Maggies do metal just fine. The bass isn't as thick as some other speakers but I think that is not necessarily true. It's different but not deficient in my opinion.   
AXPONA Schaumburg - Which Analog products are you hoping to hear at the show?
Yes I will be there. Maybe the new PrimaLuna Phono stage. That's a new produvt.  
Legacy XD series for tube amplifier thoughts
I own the Aeris and the bass is incredible.  
We should reject hard-to-drive speakers more often
@erik_squires You are probably 100% correct. Clearly we like gear so this will continue. Maggies are the one hard to drive speaker that I make exception for.  
PayPal problems
I would feel bad as you do but i'm not sure what you can do.  
PayPal problems
@crazyeddy Be careful. Sounds weird. Do not send any more money under any circumstance.  
Fee for home audition
It requires a big investment to be a good high end dealer but some of them don't want to have demo product. I would love to carry a box to your car and cash a $5000 check too. If that's your dealer you can do better especially if you are willing t... 
Tube amps - what 3 things…
@hilde45 My experience as well. My PrimaLuna has been EXACTLY like owning a solid state amp with maintenance so far. None. I have had it 3 years with average amount of use. I haven't changed a tube yet. It sounds GREAT.  I would not want to mess w... 
Low level listening
@jeffseight The Maggies are far from efficient. Great speakers but require lots of power.  
Maggie owners -- Mye or Magna Riser stands
Thanks @krelldreams. I think if I make the move it will be to the 3.7i. I'm getting to recognize my need to upgrade BEFORE it happens.  
Maggie owners -- Mye or Magna Riser stands
@krelldreams I'm reading between the lines and taking liberties but it sounds like the 1.7i worked well for you and given a do over you might have stayed with them? I'm thinking about getting some 1.7i but the lure of the 3.7i is always lurking.