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DIFFICULT PROBLEM WITH A REPAIR SERVICE-
Why not also name( shame) him here on on other audio forums. 
Can someone help me decide between an amp and an integrated amp?
Hi not sure which Maggie's you intend to purchase and have no experience with the amps you mentioned but I did use a Parasound integrated with 1.7i and the sound was amazing.I guess separates or integiverated just depends on the best available dea... 
Looking for phono preamp recommendations
I using the the Ayre P5-xe phono with Pass XP10 and Pass 250.8 with great results. The Ayre has both XLR and rca ins and outs.You can find good prices on used units. 
Cartridge Recommendation for VPI Prime
I'm using a SS Carmen 2 on a VPI Aries and couldn't be happier with all aspects from deep bass to tje highest highs agree with other poster's the problem must be elsewhere unleds stylus is worn or dirty. 
Besides Aja and zeppelin pressings, what others are demo level recordings?
Just listening to the Butterfield Blues Band live very nice sounding and a great soundstage. 
Beginner choosing amp help
A Parasound integrated used would give you everything you need. Plenty of power also runs in class A A/B. 
New Amp Questions
I don't own either but it could be the new equipment just needs some burn in time. Most audio equipment needs 100 hours or so.Did you compare before buying? 
I'd like to upgrade my speaker wire
Knukonceptz makes some very nice priced cable. Even their 8 guage is available at a reasonable price. 
Which is the better one of these two speaker systems?
My brother has a Cambridge soundworks system that sounds great with flexible speaker placement. Have not heard the Panasonic. 
Song (or music) you want played at your funeral.
Mama loved the roses. - ElvisAva Maria - Pavarotti Good Night -  Beatles 
Parasound service problems
Never had problems with my HINT in fact Richard Schram the company president personally answered any of my email questions. Maybe your mails went to someone on vacation or at the audio show. I would certainly give them another chance I'm sure they... 
Newbie Question Re Resistors in Tweeter path for Magnepan 20.7
There is a lot of info on this subject over at audio circle in the planar section audio asylum may also be a good resource.Good listening.. 
Phono stage recommendations
I just got the Ayre p5 xe about a week ago and it really works incredibly well layers of dynamics and very musical. You can find them used for about half price. Have not heard the Parasound. 
Magnepan MG-10 and a Sub
Nor familiar with these Maggie's I would try the question over on Audio Asylum under the planar section. 
Celebrating The 50th Anniversary of The Allman Brothers Band
Play all night.