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noromance

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Magico A3 replacement
I find the Magico to be a little dry. Spendor D9.2 with a pair of REL S510 might be another more live route.  
Magico A3 replacement
Um, Magico A5, S3 or M3?  
Does it bother you when you see inflated MSRP’s for used gear on AG?
@scott22 I read your entire post in a Billy Connolly accent. A little context I'm Scottish,   
Does it bother you when you see inflated MSRP’s for used gear on AG?
@stereo5 Sky High... someone must be paying their asking.  
SOTA Customer service
Good to hear. Checked your VS. Love the look of the Toolshed 300B. How does the SOTA compare with your digital?  
Nearfield listening - once more
I use Quad ESL57 in a relative nearfield position. See Virtual System. Imaging is excellent.   
LP storage advice please?
Use the black totes with yellow lids or the larger black totes with red lids (with or without wheels) from the big box hardware stores. We use them for theatre lights storage 4 high, and they are heavy. After moving the LPs to your new place, you ... 
Have we lost civility and respect on Audio forums?
People in general are angrier. Remember a time when one breadwinner was enough to guarantee college for the kids, a station wagon, and a part of the American Dream? Now healthcare is 8Gs a head. Property tax is insane. Bills until you die. Exponen... 
LP storage advice please?
Florida. Check for mold. The collection was in my parents’ FL condo for 30+ years.  
Does it bother you when you see inflated MSRP’s for used gear on AG?
Come on...it’s economics 101—what the market will bear. I tried negotiating with a seller and he promptly asked, "Do you want it or not?"  
Have I Found the Holy Grail of Audio Systems? My Surprising Discovery
I do have to agree on the quality of components manufacturers use in their products. While understandable at the low end, say under $1000, there is no excuse in more expensive construction. I’ve built or ungraded amps over the years and have been ... 
Have I Found the Holy Grail of Audio Systems? My Surprising Discovery
@rowlocktrysail  Same here. Great to also see your photos. I even left a note! Keep well. Really enjoyed checking out your system in your profile. It's always exciting to see how others bring their audio visions to life  
Have I Found the Holy Grail of Audio Systems? My Surprising Discovery
@rowlocktrysail carlsbad2 got there before me! You have got to be a copywriter or a Realtor. I'm also happy with my system. See profile details for my Virtual System.  
Cable supports on the cheap...
Thr cables should sit on a means of suspension like a rubber band or damping material like thick sealing foam tape.  
Isolation platforms
It would be for looks unless you used appropriate feet to isolate the platforms. Adding the wood may also introduce a subtle tonal change to the system. You could try adding isolation feet to the amps without the platforms.