johnto

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Not too knowledgeable and a cartridge/ phono amp recommendation is desired
There’s a Parasound Z Phono on sale at Safe and Sound I think it would be a step up from the Mani. You may want to wait and decide where you are headed system wise before investing in a phono pre. If you step up in integrated it may we'll have a s... 
Not too knowledgeable and a cartridge/ phono amp recommendation is desired
After reading a few reviews of your receiver it appears to sound much better if you stick to mm cartridges, there are a number of great ones available so you may want to head in that direction. Moving iron may also be a good option. I've always ha... 
Is it safe to buy from Audiogon sellers?
Never a problem purchased multiple speakers amp, pre, phono pre, CD player, turntable, cartridges lps all with great results. I do lots of research first will Google seller to make certain they live where they say, study feedback and pick up goods... 
Confused and need help
I paired Maggie 1.7 with a Parasound hint Halo and the sound was phenomenal do I'm surprised that they may be your problem. Maybe an audio friend can bring an amp or pre so you can experiment. 
Class D vs Class AB - Looking for best used budget amplifier for Magnepan MG12
If you read the Maggie web page they recommend to against class d amps. High current is the way to go. I drove my 1.7 with a Parasound integrated ànd they sounded amazing (used a cheaper high watt amp previously that just keep failing). From my ex... 
Where would be a good place to buy& sell used audio equipment?
You may try a local Craigslist that way you won't have to ship and the buyer will know exactly what they are getting. 
Are Pass Labs amps good at low volume levels?
Also a 250.8 owner and consider it outstanding at all volumes with my Maggie's. As someone else said there's nothing mid-fi about Pass products. For their price they can't be beat. 
Recommend speakers for a large living room
You have the room and the space how about the Magnepan 30.7 it should fill that room nicely and probably eliminate the need for subs., plus you'll have $$ left over.If you haven't heard them they are definitely worth a listen. 
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?