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Mike's Barn.
@facten   +1    A plethora of "Red Flags" vigorously wave regarding any level of credibility.  
To refurbish Peter Gunn modded Maggie's or not?
Move on and forward. The 1.7x retails for $5k much better/safer investment than repairs or buying used.  
Mike's Barn.
To criticize Mike's system and music preferences is adolescent and absurd.    
Magico A series vs YG Peaks series and Accuphase Integrated
The Magico A5 is a class leading loudspeaker but very amp sensitive. Japanese made amps are generally not known for "Bass Slam" I would try Gryphon/McIntosh or even Krell despite recent company issues.  
Need to learn about Audio Research
ARC has revealed 6 new modestly priced components. Hopefully they will go back to a cleaner more industrial look and will ditch the ubiquitous meters!  
Whats playing on your system today?
Court Yard Hounds-ST(CD 2010) Seal-IV(CD 2003) Keiko Matsui-Deep Blue(CD 2001) Claremont Duo-Iberiana(CD 2007) Jane Monheit-In The Sun(CD 2002) Over Kill-The Grinding Wheel(CD 2017) FWIW I have an extreme range of loved music genres that is ... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Barry Manilow-This One’s For You Side 1 SQ* House Of Lords-ST Side B Sergio Mendes-ST Side 1 SQ* George Benson/Earl Klugh-Collaboration Side 2 SQ Audiophile Wasp-Live ...In The Raw Side 1 Neil Sedaka-Sedaka’s Back Side 1 SQ Audiophile Phoebe... 
McIntosh C8 (new) vs C26/2700 (used)
@andrewmland Have heard the C22 Mk V multiple times and when compared to the C1100 I could not claim the C1100 was better. Also like the more "purist" aspect of the C22 less circuits to get in the way of the music. Paired with the MC 462 you will... 
McIntosh C8 (new) vs C26/2700 (used)
McIntosh-C22 Mk V is the preamp to purchase!  
Luxman E-200 phono stage
@chadnliz   Welcome back! Hope you will post on a regular basis.  
Any opinions on NAD quality?
Build/Parts Quality/Aesthetics and Sonics are subpar. Denon/Exposure/Rega and Yamaha produce overall better budget gear.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Three Dog Night-Hard Labor Side B Melissa Manchester-Hey Ricky Side 1 SQ* Jack Sheldon-Playing It Straight Side 2 SQ Audiophile Lobo-The Best Of Lobo-Side 1 Triumph-Never Surrender Side 2 Peter Cetera-Solitude/Solitaire Side 1 Jennie And Jim... 
Whats playing on your system today?
Motley Crue-ST(CD 1994) John Anderson-Seminole Wind(CD 1992) Angela Winbush-Windbush(CD 1994) 3 of my favorite 1990's recordings within their genre jumpstarts Sunday night vinyl.  
Fluance RT85N Reference Turntable - budget, or not ?
I will also agree that the Pioneer PLX 1000 is a very solid 28lbs deck under $1k. While my sister was in the process of moving I had the unit for about 6 weeks. The cartridge was an Ortofon 2M Blue which has a very balanced but tight midrange focu... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Dee Bell-One By One(CJ 271) Side 1 SQ Audiophile The Doobie Brothers-The Captain And Me Side 2 Bobby Short-Celebrates Rodgers & Hart Side 3 SQ* Queen-The Game Side 1 SQ* Gene Watson-Between This Time & The Next Time Side 2 Art Blakey-...