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Speaker deal
Just follow the payment process.If you need help, contact AGon. Under the Home page, scroll to 'Explore'. There you should see some drop downs. Need Help is at the bottom. Click that and send you message.BTW, Agon has lots of protections.Good luck... 
Best Network Music Streamer for Mcintosh Equipment
I have no Mac experience, so take this with a grain of salt.For network connectivity, I use a Bluesound Node.For DAC, I use an Ayre Codex.I have no complaints.Another DAC's I would recommend is the Schiit Gungnir Multibit and Yggy.To me, DAC techn... 
to bi-wire or not?
Richard Vandersteen is a proponent for bi-wiring, but as akg points out, it is speaker dependent.But, if the speaker manufacturer made the speakers bi-wire-able, then they probably should be.I think your dealer should be able to provide a loaner p... 
Running 2 systems in 1?
Not exactly 2 systems, but I have 3 different amps that I switch out when I want a change.I had Sound Anchor make me a stand to accommodate them.B 
Home audio system recommendations
My take:Try to audition as many speakers as you can. If you are in the NE, then I can give you some dealers.I wouldn't worry too much about the amp/pre/dac/etc. When you find something that 'wow's you, then start looking at the other components.Al... 
DIY IKEA Lack Rack - Preparing the legs?
Funny you put up that link.That is exactly what I would do. B 
DIY IKEA Lack Rack - Preparing the legs?
Are the legs hollow? I thought they had fibreboard inside.B 
Getting into tubes
I will give a +2 for Ralph's (atmasphere) amps and preamps.Great sound and very reliable performance.B 
Owners Manual
Yes. And, why is it sad and unexpected?B 
Ayre MX-R upgrade costs?
I recall hearing that Ayre increased upgrade prices last December. Oh well, I’m not in a rush.Good to know about Michael, he was always my go to guy.B 
Best Music Streaming Hardware Options
+2 for Bluesound.I use a Node (1) and an Ayre Codex as the DAC. The node provides wireless connectivity through out the house and the Ayre provides upgraded sound quality at a great price point.B 
Ayre MX-R upgrade costs?
If I recall correctly, it it about $11K. From what I have heard the '20' upgrade is a significant improvement.BTW, I own the MXR's, too, and I have a hard time believing that they can be made any better.I would contact Ayre's Michael Wiedmair and ... 
Speaker facade
For me, having the drivers hidden makes the speaker look more like furniture.B 
Comparing Bel Canto and Schiit DACs
@ghosthouse ,Thanks for posting your review on the updated Gungnir. I have a non multibit one that I was debating having upgraded. Now I know I will do it.B 
Hearing loss , speakers or headphones ?
Headphones were the cause of my hearing loss, so I would not recommend them.B