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Friend needs advice for $8,000 system
I would go with a Parasound integrated it will give you everything for about $3K new.I ran one with my Maggie 1.7i and the paring was musical magic. It has almost a tube like sound. That would leave about $2K for a t.t. and cartridge and there are... 
Albums that you listen to straight through / start to finish whenever you put them on!
The Beatles ( any lp ) how could you shut off or skip music this great. 
Magnepan 3.7i vocals sound harsh
It's been awhile but I didn't want to leave my saga without an ending. Since moving to the Pass equipment and putting many more hours on the speakers they have settled in beautifully, I guess they just needed many hours of play to fully break in. ... 
Von Schweikert VR2
If he's still reading it would be interesting if he posted what he tried and what the final results were. 
pass labs x250.8 or simaudio w-5
The Pass is a fantastic piece of equipment but the only way to really know is get out and listen yourself. 
Is there a physical and ritual connection with the analog LP?
Plus the usual great art work and liner notes us oldies can actually see and read gives you more of a connection to the artist and music. 
IKEA launches modular speaker line - watch out Wilson, Magico...
Boom box of old all lights no sound. 
Help me pick an integrated
Have you looked into Parasound integrated they come loaded and are designed by John Curl 
Whats playing on your system today?
Lana Del Rey NFR on repeat fantastic tripping California music. 
Emotiva Xpa 2 as a mono block.
Be careful I used xpa 1L with Maggie's and they kept blowing and that was at low volume. Maybe the 6 ohm load would be okay with them. 
Curious record side labeling
Does anyone know if the side sequencing has been changed with recent repressing.I'm listening to Tommy and hate the 1-4, 2-3 sequencing. I would definitely purchase some Lp's again to get it right. 
Anthem STR Preamp & Pass Labs XA 30.8 vs Micromega M100
TAS compared the100m to the pass 60.8 I believe in the July19 issue, I know they are different animals but may offer you some comparison but then the preamp may change everything. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Just picked up Jeff Beck Loud Hailer at the Barnes & Noble 50%off some vinyl sale ,looking forward to blasting away. 
Will this hold my 63 pound black beauty??!!
Why not contact the manufacturing company or check their web page. 
Battle of the unknowns... (cable companies)
Knukonceptz has reasonable prices and sound great too.