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Best Phono You've Heard Under $2200
Another Ayre fan purchased used about 3 years ago and ended my search for a phono pre. It seems to do everything well.  
Best Phono You've Heard Under $2200
Another Ayre fan,I  bought one used a couple of years ago. It does everything you want in a phono pre at a reasonable price. It ended my search.  
Solid state amp recommendations for Maggies?
I used a Parasound Halo integrated with 1.7i and it sounded fantastic have since moved to 3.7i using a Pass 250.8 which is a great combo. I sure most Pass or Parasound amps will get you there.  
Canare 4s11 how good are they ?
I'm using Canare 4S11 with Magnepan 3.7i and couldn't be happier.  
Speaker cable recommendations for Pass Labs INT-250 & Dynaudio HS
As a few have suggested go with Canare 4S11 I’m currently using them with my Pass 250.8 and Magnepan 3.7i. you’ll be able to spend the leftover cash on music.  
Replacement for current speakers suggestions
As Maggie owner I would recommend  a pair of 1.7i, if you can find them used you'll have enough to add a sub i think you'll get exactly what you're looking for.  The best with the health issues and enjoy the music.    
"warm" solid state integrated amplifier
Most say Pass and Parasound are on the warm side i don't think you can go wrong with either.  
Rock musicians with musical education.
Berklee in Boston has a huge list including John Mayer, St Vincent, Joey Kramer, Aimee Mann, Susan Tedeschi and many more, Google Berklee alumni. 
What cartridge for a prime super scout 10.5 arm.? Budget $500
Have Soundsmith rebuild the cartridge, I had a BP evo3 done by them and it sounded excellent or buy the best used low hrs Soundsmith you can find. 
The best acoustic guitar recordings??
Almost any direct to disc recordings of acoustic guitar 
The Good Stuff
+on Rory Gallagher, I worked with a couple of  guys from Ireland in the early 70's who turned me on to Taste and I've been a fan ever since. Also caught him live on the Boston Common. His dislike of releasing 45 rpm probably hurt him game here.  
The Magnepan line, now and from the past. I am looking for owners experience.
Yes the 3.7i speakers are in the 12 x 15 room.I have them about 18" from the slide wall toed in tweeter 28" and mid bass side 36" from wall behind them. I bought from John at Audio Connection and was afraid they would be to large but he told me th... 
The Magnepan line, now and from the past. I am looking for owners experience.
Depending on the room size the larger the Magnepan the better the results.  I had 1.7i and a single cheap sub in a 12 x 15 room and the sound was terrific have since graduated to 3.7i with 2 subs and there is more of everything, instrument placeme... 
A Record Collection/Moral Conundrum - What Would You Do?
I wouldn't go the attorney route or you'll just end up with another bill to pay.I'd try to contact him regarding the money he owes informing him you really need it, if he says he still can't pay I would remind him of the records and tell him of yo... 
$4000 budget for amp and preamp
As someone else mentioned the Parasound is a great integrated with everything you need in one.