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My New Magnepan 1.7i's sound dull and lifeless on the top end...why?
I had a similar problem with my MMG's last year. I thought the tweeters were blown, however, I took a shot and tried this: I removed the binding post plate and found that the wires from the crossover to the plate were slightly loose. I tightened t... 
I had a few drinks and bought some speakers
I think I'll get some of that bourbon just to see what I end up buying! 
Audible Illusions modulus 3A, what would be the next level of up grade?
I've been waiting for my L3B since March. I'm due soon but, man, the wait is damn near killing me!Glad you're happy with yours! 
Used vs New vs Vintage vs Floorstanding vs Bookshelf vs ..... OMG!
You can't go wrong with a pair of Odyssey Lorelei's, new or used. 
Who makes great active preamps ? Tube or solid state or hybrid.
Audible Illusions makes outstanding tubed preamps. I'm waiting on an L3B as we speak.Good luck with your search. 
Full range tower speakers with bass under $10k
Odyssey Lorelei's. Under $3000. 
Best amplifier for $1000
Rmihai, My first choice of that selection would be the Odyssey Stratos. It is a very refined amp and more powerful than it's rating would have you believe. I had the traveling 1801's for 6 weeks last year and the Stratos was a perfect match. This ... 
Jolida JD100 CD player problems -- No Power
By now you've probably figured it out. The same thing happened to me. Standby, power button on remote - poof -nothing. The fuse is located in the back of the unit just above the power cord. Pry open the little draw with a small flat object[screwdr...