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Magnepan MMG, 2015
according to the Audiogon bluebook, the MMG came out in 1997. I would think there have been significant changes... 
Magnepan MMG, 2015
they now make the MMG and the Super MMG. The Super is a three piece, but the main panels are also different 
No mention of Audio Research in Absolute Sound
yes, many still do 
Your single favorite component
though I prefer the Mapleshade version 
Your single favorite component
yes, one tweak - Zerostat, and it's a great tweak 
Favorite Day of the Year for Music
Coltrane all day on Thanksgiving Day 
Your single favorite component
Clearaudio Champion Level 2 
AM and FM antenna systems
the Godar is supposed to be non directional but I notice significant differences by moving it a few inches 
No mention of Audio Research in Absolute Sound
In 2016 Buyers Guide, 2 ARC preamps, 2 ARC Phono Stages...I'm sure some of their amps will be listed soon... 
Power cables for PassLabs preamp and poweramp
looking at the Silent Source pricing, I can understand why Pass doesn't include them as standard with each amp... 
Dali Euphonia vs Wilson Sophia 1
Yes. Pallet and commercial shipping for the MS5. Part of why the price is low. Really need s local buyer. The MS4 it much easierĀ  
Dali Euphonia vs Wilson Sophia 1
The MS4 should be under $3000 and they sound great without a sub, the MS5 sells closer to $4000 despite the sometimes higher asking prices...the big issue with the MS5 is the shipping of two 180lbs very large boxes. The MS4 can be reasonably shipped 
Dali Euphonia vs Wilson Sophia 1
I've had the Euphonia MS4 and MS5, a friend now has my MS5. They're awesome speakers, the MS5 nearly full range. They do like lots of 4 ohm power. Also had great success with the MS4 and a subwoofer. Once properly set up and powered, I much prefer... 
Great bookshelf or small towers suggestions
Out of curiosity I looked around, and it seems the 716 has a higher list price, but the 714 a higher selling price. maybe manufacturer incentives. One uses dual 5 1/4 the other dual 6 1/2 so maybe a very different sound. 
Novice requesting preamp options
Rowland Capri