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The best speaker you ever heard?
Magnepan MG 20, Quad ESL 988, Acoustat 2, and JustRealMusic Persona 
good, small speakers
If you like planars, you could probably be happy with a used Magneplanar models SMGA, MMG, LR1. They don't take up much space and can be moved back against a wall easier than mini-monitors on sand-filled stands.If you like dynamic speakers you mig... 
The best speaker you ever heard?
Full range electrostatics like the Quad 988 and Russ Knotts Signature Model 2 (custom) are my top choices. The magic of single driver coherence with distortion-free evenness is unbeatable. Magneplanars have consistently been near the top of my lis... 
Speakers to hang on to for LIFE
I have always had a love affair with full range planar and electrostatic designs. There are two Magneplanars I regret selling out of the 8 pairs I have owned. Both the Magnepan SMGA and MGLR1 had an emotional impact on my that I could have hung on... 
Review: Magnepan MG-12qr Speaker
I am not specifically sure about the power requirements for the MG-12QR but I have owned several pairs of Maggies over a ten year period and they all benefited from more power than 60 watts. I would say that the comfortable minimum would be 100wat... 
Review: Acoustat Model 2 Speaker
When I was kid, my Dad owned a pair of Acoustat 2's. I will never forget the clarity and coherence. They helped me become a planar fan. There are many people who wouldn't trade them in for anything even the famous Quads. If you have them-hang on t... 
Does Anyone Make Stands for Quad 988's?
I am looking at the Quad 988 myself. From what I have read in Absolute Sound, if you put the 988 on stands, you could get a suckout in the 100 -200hz regioun. They are design to be placed on the floor and Quad even went so far to redesign the 988 ...