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Best $250 max phono Cart
Why not look for a gently used Denon 103. I've had great luck picking up low hr cartridges at about half the price of new. 
Speakers
You could probably drive a pair of Magnepan 1.7i the room has enough size. Best thing is to get out there and listen. 
Magnepan 1.7 i - Amp suggestions
I believe magnepan advises avoiding class d amps. 
Magnepan 1.7 i - Amp suggestions
Posted in your other section. I would recommend a Parasound integtated I don't think you'll find a better match for 1.7 The HINT gives you the current you need a 2.1 system so adding a sub at some point is easy. You also get analog and digital inp... 
Magnepans or...Martin Logan
What Amps are available there. When I had 1.7 I used a Parasound Integrated and the sound was magic . It gives you 2.1 so adding a sub at some point is easy, you also get digital as well ad mc and mm phono inputs very hard to beat for the money if... 
Broken hearted...magnepan and vandersteen
Let's hope Dennis Murphy has a speedy recovery. 
GoldenEar Releases Triton 2+ and Triton 3+ Revisions
Wow which shop was that, they should provide some kind of compensation. Didn't the speaker medallion or box id the model? 
Exploring Preamp options for the Pass XA25
Using the Pass XP10 with 250.8 a great combo, one should be available in your price range. 
Broken hearted...magnepan and vandersteen
Another direct sell brand to consider is Philharmonic Audio Dennis Murphy makes some outstanding sounding speakers high quality parts at reasonable prices.Having owned Maggie 1.7i with a Parasoumd Halo Integrated I thought it was a great sounding ... 
Magnepan 1.7i compared to older 1.7
I had both but at different times so no A/B comparison. The reason I changed was the i was a great price in a location I could pick up.I would say a good sub makes much more of an improvement in sound. 
Shout out your favorite Audio dealer!!
Another Johnny Rutan Audio Connection NJ fan. He's willing to let you take your time and listen to the music. No pressure or attitude here. 
Maggie owners (past, present, future) what do (did) you love and or dislike about them?
Your amp should be fine I’m running my 3.7i with 500 w into 4 ohms never a problem always sound great. I wonder how many of these people saying your amp is barely adequate actually own the 3.7i.When I had my 1.7i i was using 240 w at 4 ohms and bo... 
The best music in 2019
Woodstock 50th incredible sound can't believe it has a you are there front and center sound. This release is miles ahead of previous releases which didn't even have the actual Woodstock performance of some groups.Another great one is the new John ... 
I saw Jethro Tulls 50th Anniversary Concert Last Night
I saw Tull last week in Medford Ma and the sound there was awful too. The bottom end was like mud except during a bass solo where each note was distinct wondering why it wasn't like that for the rest of the show. The vocals were way down in the mi... 
Ric Ocasek found dead.
Just put on the first lp wow what a big sound they were lucky to have Roy Thomas Baker produce and really display their talent and great songwriting.A great group first lp.