johnto

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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. 
Pass Labs cooling noise
I have called Pass about the noise on my amp and they said it is normal while warming up or cooling down to hear the clinking just the heat sinks contracting and expanding 
How much difference will a phono stage upgrade make?
I just upgraded ( bought used unheard but read reviews) to an Ayre P5 XE and was totally blown away by the improvement in sound so yes an upgrade should make great difference . 
Image/soundstage and punch/bass
Why not add a sub and you'll have it all. 
What are the weak points of Pass amps and pre-amps ?
I have a Pass X250.8 and it is wonderful in my system . I don't know where all this junk about heating a room comes from(I only wish). Yes they do run warm and you can feel some heat within a foot or so of the amp. Another great thing is the high ... 
Entry level turntable for my son
Check out U- Turn audio very affordable and American made with great reviews. The company was started a few years ago by some high school students.