johnto

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1.7i vs 3.5r
I have my 3.7i in a 12 x 15 room and they sound amazing. I previously had 1.7i and these just sound so much better. As long as you can get the 3 ft  between them and the wall you should be good to go. 
My used Magnepan 1.6's are missing sparkly treble. Why?
You will probably have to remove that plate be to see how they were wired . 
Your advice on a good cable
Try Canare 4S11 only $1.28 per ft great cable used  professionally if you don't like them you haven't lost much.I think they sound great and can't wait for the pandemic to be over and compare them with other peoples megabuck cables 
Cable droop
I bought bamboo cut it to length used twine to weave 3 pieces together into a cable holder efficient, nice looking,cheap fix  
700.00 speakers new or used
Magnepan LRS. 
Old favorites that you still play and still "feel".
First 2 Beatles Lp's still makes the hair I have left stand.Best of CreamWho Live at LeedsLed Zeppelin 1 and 2Pink Floyd Dark SideBee Gees single greatest hits(pre disco)Buffalo Springfield greatest hits 
How to shop for an integrated?
Check Parasound their integrated is quality built and comes with everything. A decent used one is certainly available in your price range. Class A rated by Stereophile. 
fake TL audio preamp in china
Everyone should stop buying Chinese made goods anyway, there is more than enough great American, European, Japanese and Canadian made products to keep us all happy. 
Damn, what a joy to have good College FM stations.
WMBR from MIT in Cambridge MA has all types of music on a show for everyone's taste . 88.1 on the FM. 
PRIMA LUNA AMPLIFIERS
Why not check out some great American or European made equipment  there’s lots of fantastic choices. 
Best divorce album?
Elton John Someone saved my life tonight. 
Looking for a speaker cable with a relaxed sound.
Another happy Canare 4s11 user at $1.28 per ft from Redco what can you loose. 
purchasing US made speakers
Now that we've thoroughly confused you with many recommendations any thoughts on what you are leaning toward? 
Ry Cooder & V.M. Bhatt - A Meeting By The River IS AMAZING!
I agree it is an amazing recording the CD sounds great too. Hope someone releases a more reasonable lp version till then I'm very happy with the CD 
Focal 1028BE2's or Tekton Moab Towers
Any poorly recorded music will sound that way on even the best speakers a speaker that masks this just isn't that good.