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New MOFI speaker (Andrew Jones)
looks like Music Direct is offering custom stands  
What should be mandatory in every professional published review-
would be nice, but I agree, completely impractical/impossible to always have the previous unit on hand for comparison...and then, there are so many other products it would be great to compare it to...not just the XP20 but an ARC, a CJ, JRDG etc.   
Subwoofer suggestions for budget system?
a dipole sub with a high quality crossover that won't hurt the Maggies is not possible at your price point, you would need to go way higher, especially for the crossover...the REL T/Zero works great with smaller Maggies but does not filter out bas... 
Magnepan LRS in the house!
I had success with the REL T/9i and also a pair of REL T/Zero lll ...on recommendation of well respected dealer...the Zero more fills in some lower sound without typical subwoofer power, a great combination  
Magnepan LRS in the house!
The LRS+ is $995 plus shipping. I believe the stands will be ready in a few months at $295  
Magnepan LRS in the house!
I’m using an Odyssey Cyclops Extreme SE on both LRS and LRS+, but was surprised how good they sounded with lower power and lesser quality amps… but they sure sing with high power, high current…  
Magnepan LRS in the house!
I have had my LRS+ for 2 weeks and they are sounding great. Though Magnepan states full break-in cannot happen in less than 3 months, regardless of how much I play them...though they sure are getting played a lot...I was happy owner of original LR... 
Why do so many sellers take offense to offers on their listings?
the primary purpose of this site is to buy and sell gear...though there is discussion of music, there are many other sites more focused on music and quality recordings...  
Why do so many sellers take offense to offers on their listings?
there have also been long, at times contentious threads, about what actually constitutes a low ball offer...I certainly have been watching enough items, that some do sell at very low prices, so I guess some will make many low ball offers knowing 1... 
Why do so many sellers take offense to offers on their listings?
I understand that oranda, though I think most realize this is no longer a "hobbyist" site,  but a very commercial site as well now...  
Why do so many sellers take offense to offers on their listings?
I do not think many sellers  take offense to offers,  just a vocal few...  
Why do so many sellers take offense to offers on their listings?
my favorite tim_p was when selling a heavy pair of mid sized speakers,without boxes,  local sale only, "how much to ship to Paris?"...  
Aragon 8008 mk2 power cord
I always liked the older SR Master Coupler with Aragon, not a fan of the newer Pangea and price about the same...if you don't like the SR, they hold their value for years...  
Pass labs upgrade path
I've enjoyed Pass amps with preamps from Pass, ARC, JRDG.  Also enjoyed Pass preamps with numerous other brand amps. I feel the Pass preamps took a big step forward when they went from the X to the XP models (more input from Nelson Pass I'm told)...  
Why do so many sellers take offense to offers on their listings?
I've been shocked a bunch of times, at the low price an item I was watching, sold for (relative to asking price). Would have bought it if I knew how low price would go. I'm never offended by low offers, except the few that then argue why I should ...