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Maggie 12 vs MMG
Clarification...two months applies to the refund policy if you are unhappy with the MMGS...this is not the same as the upgrade options...which unfortunately dont apply to the MMGs...good luck 
Maggie 12 vs MMG
About trade up...contact Maggie direct for info...it was my understanding one had a yr. to to do it...but that was awhile ago..cheers 
Quad 12L, PMC TB2, or Harbeth Compact 7ES-2?
Well in the Quads defense...in u want a speaker that is truly uncolored(ie. no rolled off highs,etc)...the Quads are the real deal...as one poster already mentioned...some dont like this level of sonic realism...they are very revealing of source a... 
Bookshelf or floorstander?
Great question...most of the advantages of a bookshelf design are due to improved imaging(how accurately instruments and vocals are presented)...that is the smaller enclosure does not "smear" the sound as much...(difraction)...that being said...th... 
Maggie 12 vs MMG
Bad news...upgrade does not apply to the 12s...only to the 1.6 and higher...good news...Maggies have good resale value...even the MMGS...the 12s have the latest Maggie technology...is it worth $600?...thats your call...if you want a speaker that w... 
Words From the Wise
ALso...1)exhaust speaker placement options before upgrading2)dont put a large speaker in small room3)dont put a small speaker in a big room4)know your ROOM5)did i menition...know your ROOM 
Words From the Wise
Very few people are into hi-end 2 channel...and the few that are take this stuff way too seriously(Guilty as charged)...1)relax, have fun, listen, and be patient...2)Trust your own ears and instincts...take advice with a large does of salt...3)kno... 
JMLAB, QUAD OR THIEL.?
Quad 12L standmount...under 1k new.. 
audio newbie question
You have done some very good "leg work"...alot of good choices...and to be honest...you have pretty much hit most of the bases...outside of Vandersteen...although auditioning as many speakers as possible is advisable...it is impossible to hear "ev... 
Speaker Suggestion for teenage pre-stereophile
Celestion SL6(bookshelf)...great speaker in the brit tradition...recent pair for $500 with stands...they go quick..so if u find a pair on here or ebay...act fast! ALso..the PSB 2bs are absurd for the money...good luck! 
Speaker Suggestion for teenage pre-stereophile
Energy c-5 monitors...around 4-$500 
Amps and preamps for Magnepan 1.6QR
Bryston + Maggies=audio nirvana 
Small floorstander recommendations
Johnny...what did u go with? 
What do you know about Avid turntables?
Anything Larry endorses is probably stellar...he has been in the business a long time...and to no surprise...an analog guy...I would definitely check them out.... 
Rel Strata vs. HSU VTF-2
Another option...Adire audio makes some highly reviewed subs as well...direct sales also...I believe it is the RAVA..or something close to that...around $4-500...check out their website..cheers