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philjolet

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Speakers for Simaudio
Maggie MMG 
Line voltage is 116 not 120 why?
that is fairly common and should not be a problem 
What gives? CD’s, Solid State?
I had a Rega Planet 2000 and it was a bit full sounding and not especialy open or liquid but was pretty good as far as tone and fun factor IMO fwiw... 
What gives? CD’s, Solid State?
SS can be pretty darn good but does not work for methe last few hi fi shows I went to, I did not really care for one SS room I was in, the only stuff I really liked had tubesyou may be in that campjust a thought 
Best Amp with Magnepan 3.6's
I know there are some SimAudio amps that were supposed to be a match made in heaven for Maggies - I forget which model but worth a look in the archives... 
Improving on the Sonata IIIs, which speakers?
Blindjim you may look at: http://www.amherstaudio.com/ for Reynaud info or call and speak to Bob Neill (at Amherst Audio) he is knowledgable and a nice guy. 
Improving on the Sonata IIIs, which speakers?
I forgot to mention the Reynaud is relatively easy to drive 
Improving on the Sonata IIIs, which speakers?
JM Reynaud Offrande are musical and emotive, a world class, darn near full range, speaker of small proportionsgood luck 
Amp Comparison procedure. Amp off when not in use?
Blindjim,I disagree with the note taking. It should not be done at all but instead they should try to get into the music and forget everything else and sonic issues will present themselves.Best to leave the conscious mind out of the equation and e... 
Cowboy Junkies
I forgot about Whites Off Earth Now which is very good as well with nice guitar 
Toe-in or NOT toe-in ??
part of it depends on if you have a rear port then the angle the port faces can really change the bass. otherwise most of my speakers pointed just outside of the respective ears - the exception is my Audio Note speakers which have the tweeters aim... 
Cowboy Junkies
Trinity Sessions is the only recording of theirs that is a must own IMO, the recording and atmosphere is dripping in ambience, really special... 
Levinson 383 or Rowland Continuum 500
fwiw - the several times I heard the 383 it was grainy and two dimensionalgood luck 
Lost - Your combined experience required
Loose,Enough different opinions for ya?aren't you glad you asked?:^D 
Upgrading interconnects, where to start
there are many previous posts on this subject and the replys run the gamut, try for yourself!