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Please help a rookie –used amps for magnepan 3.7?
All Maggie's like power, does not matter if we are talking about the 1.7 or 3.7I have owned both. The more power, to an extent, the better they sing. I had tried a class D mono block amp but got much better sound with my SS amp. The correct tube a... 
Magnepan Mini Desktop
I was at a dealer picking up my 3.7's this past spring. I listened to the demo that was set up. I listened with and without the sub.I sounded good without the sub, but if it was me I would want the sub.I hope this helps? 
Wall Outlet Oyaide, Furutek, Wattgate, and others
The merry-go-round is a bitch to ride and you can never find the best unless you are willing to say I'm happy with what I have and hear.The Furutech GTX-D (Rhodium) or Gold is a very good or excellent outlet. Give yourself a break unless you enjoy... 
Please help a rookie –used amps for magnepan 3.7?
Mallen1010,Welcome to the group.Maggies do require a lot of power to really sound their best.I also own a pair of the 3.7's, they are very nice.I would recommend you pick up a used BRYSTON 4B amp. There are a variety of 4B amps out there that star... 
Hum in one speaker?
+1 Zd542 
What's your experience with fine phono preamp s ?
You might be able to pick up a lightly used Allnic H3000 Mark II Phono within your price range. 
My Rethm Maarga Speaker Purchase
Thanks for the review and sharing your experience. It's good to know the problem was corrected and taken care of with support of the manufacturer. 
VAC 160iSE integrated with NOLA speakers
Agriculturist,I almost purchased a 160i in 2011 however at the time I could not afford it. I've always admired the VAC product line. From what I've read about the 160i SE, it just souinds amazing!I ended up with an Allnic 1500 integrated 300B. 
Plinius owners, what power cable are you using?
Misternice, I've had my SA Reference since 2006 and I had to special order it and wait for the delivery which was shipped by boat! (LOL)I like my SA Reference and have been very pleased with it. Drives my Magnepan 3.7's effortlessy with great soun... 
High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz
Good to hear that HFC coustomer service is standing behind their products. They have always answered my questions etc. and provided a wealth of information. 
Blue Circle Audio PLC Thingee FX2 X0e Vs. Other
Marqumike,Thanks for the information, thats good to know.Bg1968,I have not used the equipment that you said you might consider. All I know is I purchased one Thingee FX2 XOe6 last Summer and was so impressed by it that I ordered a second one.I hav... 
VAC 160iSE integrated with NOLA speakers
Agriculturist,Congratulations on your purchase of the VAC 160i SE.Looks sweet! And I'm sure it sounds great.I find this thread very interesting.Can anyone here tell me what the difference in sound would be comparing the 160i to the 160i SE?Unfortu... 
Plinius owners, what power cable are you using?
I have found the following power cords to all work well with a variety of Plinius integrated amps as well as the SA Reference amp I currently use. I could easly live with any of the following listed in no particular order of various price ranges:S... 
RUNNING POWERED SPEAKERS FROM AN IMAC
I did my homework before I purchased the original DragonFly. When the version 1.2 come out I picked that up also. I'm not saying that other Dac's aren't good, but I really enjoy the music from the DragonFly 1.2 (as small and puny as it is).The Dra... 
Blue Circle Audio PLC Thingee FX2 X0e Vs. Other
Marquise,Contact (user name on Audiogon) Waltstagner, regarding your question. Post back and let us know what you find out.Thanks...