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UPS Driver Literally Drops Package with New Hana Umami Red
If it's packed correctly not a big deal. From working USPS years ago all packages get tossed from a belt to bag on the sorting line. Many time large heavy stuff ends up on top of your package marked fragile. You should always assume your packaged ... 
speaker guidance for R&R mostly
Have you thought of Magnepan I'm currently using 3.7i with 2 subs and a Pass 250.8, my main play is rock everything is crystal clear with fantastic realism. You could get a nice used pair of the 20.7 in that price range. A few years back the 3.7i ... 
Any Present Magnepan 3.7i owner using them in a smaller listening space...
I should add a friend brought a pair of LRS over and while sounding great for their price point there is no way they compete with the larger Maggie's.  
Any Present Magnepan 3.7i owner using them in a smaller listening space...
I have 3.7i in a 12 x 15 room and love the sound, they give me everything I could want from a speaker. They are very clean, clear sounding and instrument placement in the sound field is amazing. Mine are about 36" from the front wall and 18" from ... 
Opening Acts For the Rolling Stones
In my book Little Richard and the Everly Brothers are tough to beat add Bo Diddley and wow.  
Give Jeff Beck's 'TRUTH' another listen
Truth is definitely one of the all time best rock albums and Jeff maybe the best player from the area. I would place The Faces Long Player among one of Rods best, guys just having fun and enjoying the music they are making.  
Magnapan LRS+ VS .7
Agreed chosing the right amp for Maggie's should be a number 1priority.  
Thinking of Magnepan ... finally!
I had the 1.7 and 1.7i with a Parasound HINT and they sounded amazing, plenty of top end, it makes me wonder if the resistors or connectors were inserted properly on the speakers you heard or maybe just a lack of synergy with the amps.    
Is 12'x12' too small for Magnepan 1.7's?
I had 1.7i in a 12 x 15 room and they sounded great have since moved to 3.7i in the same room with great success. As long as you have about 30" behind you should be okay. You could also consider the LRS+ and a sub.  
Building Analog System
You can also look at U- Turn audio they have highly rated turntables in your price range. Made in Woburn Massachusetts. Have fun enjoy.  
Stoned ice coffee?
Maybe they'll sell Brown Sugar for your coffee next.  
Most amusing album or song titles
Sparks often overlooked has some brilliant albums and songs. If you haven't seen the Sparks Brothers movie it's well worth the watch and will give you an appreciation for this band.  
So you just took a gummie...What song is on the menu?
Iron Butterfly, In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida with headphones 🎧  
Integrated suggestions
The Parasound Hint has everything you mentioned and is a Stereophile class A piece of equipment  
Power Cord choices
I agree I can't see how after traveling who knows how many mile over whatever cable the power company uses and what's in your home how changing the last 3' will do anything.