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Audio Research Ref75 se
Read this... if it can run Maggie's... https://www.tonepublications.com/review/arc-ref-75se-power-amplifier/    
System Set-Up Suggestions?
Cool video system... I assume mainly video? Speaker size in AVR 'speak' is really asking about the low xover point. With your setup I would choose small. Try 120hz at first work your way to lower settings by ear... if speakers start acting up... ... 
Fuse
150a would do just fine... put it at the battery end. search;     Blue Sea Systems MEGA/ AMG Fuses  
Are there any audiophile Air BnB's?
🤔 That is a cool idea...  
Off the Grid Listening-HELP!
I put a lot of thought into this subject as well. I came to the conclusion that I would need a professional to help me with load calculations for the batteries.  Although, I believe that using batteries may result in better sound quality of your ... 
CD transports
yes. I use Jay's Audio...  
Does your sound room stink?
😁    
Am I a hopeless audio snob?
Turntables are a real hard choice... I have owned several, including the Technics. I have come to the conclusion that 90% of your choice should be if the aesthetics appeal to you...Most quality TT above $1k will most likely be pleasing sonically.... 
Sound System on $10K Budget
What a great room you have... enjoy the journey. Don't be afraid of used equipment... you'll save a lot on the budget. As for type... I'm partial to.. Vandersteen 3aSig. $2k used Theta Dreadnaught 1 or 2 with 4 amps... $2k used Preamp... Audio... 
Question about digital outputs
Yes... I ran into same problem. I connected digital and analog outputs ... just change to the analog input to listen to SACD.  
Vinyl Newbie - So Many Questions!
Yes... a phono preamp is meant to plug into a preamp... it should be OK. If your preamp sounds ’right’ with CD, etc. ... it should work with ifi Go to Clear audio to get specs for your cartridge... 47k ohms should be OK. GET A FORCE GUAGE.... t... 
Advice needed on power cables, wall warts, conditioning, electrical outlet
Make sure your electrical system is grounded well. Install additional grounding on your home... assuming you own a home.  Think of power like water... dirty water....  Think of power cables like water filters.... pour in the dirty water, clean... 
Vinyl Storage Suggestions
search Pinterest .... tons of pics of LP storage 
Verastarr---Magnepan Upgrade
Time to revive an old thread....I just installed this Verastarr Maggie Upgrade on my 1.7i....At first listen, I thought "bright".... then I continued. I soon realized that what I heard was not brightness but upper frequencies that I previously had... 
Serious thoughts about Audio Research LS 27
I have owned one in the past.... if you like Audio Research sound, you'll like it.I did...