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Best Integrated Amp for Maggies MG12
I had to downsize a few years ago and gave up my big Mcintosh pre and power amp (MC402) and Cremona speakers ($8800) but I hung on to my great analog and digital source components. I went with a Music Hall Maven reciever and Maggie MG12's for my r... 
Best amp for Magnepan MG-12
I have a pair of these in a 12 by 14 room. They are positioned about 6 from the short wall and my ears are about 3 feet from the opposite wall. I am using a Music Hall Maven receiver that produces 100 watts at 8 ohms (not sure what the 4 ohm ratin... 
Linn klimax solo vs klimax chakra twin
Uhhh, I could be wrong about this, so check with a Linn engineer to be sure...The Chakra design was to Enhance AND PROTECT the fragile and vulnerable Mosfets that are in the Klimax Twin.The Klimax Solos have ONLY bipolars. It would be silly to aug... 
Aria owners? Mike Elliot's new company
Yes, I have heard AND demoed the aria wt350LS (non XL) in my local sellers store and my home! They really do pass the sound of the ANY tube to the speakers, but power cords make a HUGE difference too. keep $500 back for a pair of cords (unsure of ... 
Power and Pre amp HELP & Recommendations needed.
Well, it looks like you started building your system at the speakers and are working to the front. The Nautilus line is in my opinion a bit overkill for $4000 worth of amplification. I have the N803's with $8,000 of amplification and a $2,500 CD p...