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Integrated or Amp/Preamp combo for Magnepan 1.7
Go find yourself the PASS 150 intergrated or Musical Fidelity A5.5 both have enough power and sound very nuetral 
B&W 801 questions
15 cm from a side wall is going to be a problem, You will need absorbtion pannels and Bass trapsI had them in a 15 x 24 deep room and had to control bass 
Rogue Tempest II magnum or Cronus Magnum for VR-33
Dont buy it, I had a Tempest II and my Modded Dynaco kicked its ass....and compare 90 watts/per to 35. I was using Spendor SP1/2e speakers at the time with a bottlehead preamp (300 used) I pd 1200 for the tempest and sold in 1 month after trying m... 
NY Technician to replace capacitors
Analogique in NYC has bee around for more than 25 years. I know they do good work and are very knowllegable - You just will have to pay for that experience... 
Considering Sonus Faber Liuto, Revel F52, JM labs
I own the revel F52's, they have held a place in my system longer than any other speaker (Over 4 years), They replaced B&W 801 Matrix III, Magnepan MG3.6 with Mye stands, SPendor SP1/2e, Audio Physics Virgo III, Green Mountain Calistos, and ma... 
A question for Maggie owners
I have owned Magnepan MMG, MG3a and MG3.6 with Mye stands, I have also owned the VR4jrs....To be honest I didnt like the VR's at all and sold them after 2 weeks. Magneapns require High power, good placement and will reward you with an Open clear p... 
Aerial 10T MK2 switch to active xover and/or more?
How big is your room, how far are they from the walls? 
magnepans with a sub???
If you are looking for SPL and didnt get it, thats was do to a poor amp match. I have had MMG, MGiiia and MG3.6 all of them I could get peaks over 100db. I used Oddysey amps then upgraded to PASSNow if your talking you want to hear under 30HZ then... 
Ohm Walsh 2000 vs MMG vs Vandersteen 2ce Sig?
I have owned both MMG and Older Vanderteen 2's. Its a no brainer for me Vandersteen all the way. 
Anyone tried pro-audio XLR mike cable in system ?
look at it this way, that is the cable thats used in making the recording. Along with Belden 8451 (i think) line cable with Swichcraft connectors for connection between the mixing consols and all equipment in the studio. To me thats what was used ... 
Question on small bass drivers in tower speakers
My Revel F52's with 3- 6.5" woofers, creates much better (Lower, faster, tighter) bass then my B&W 801's III. And I have cranked them past 100db without issue. 
Amp for Revel Ultima Studio 2s
I'm very Happy with PASS x250 amp and Pre for my Revels.... 
Anyone went back to using bare wires on speakers?
I use bare wire on my Revel F52 and Pass amp.. 
HELP-Maggie IIIa's are crackling at high frequency
your clipping your amp.... 
Success w. large speakers & moderately sized rooms
I have Revel F52's in a room that size and they are sublime. The key is sound absorb panels behind and to the reflection point on the side. Tweek toe in until they lock for youEnjoy