rkeman

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Maggie 1.6QR vs 2.7QR
Depending somewhat on the age of the speakers involved I would generally favor the MG-1.6. Add Mye sound stands and it is better than the MG-2.7. Good luck. 
Tough Speaker choice, Please look and comment
A speaker well worth consideration is the Thor. This was designed by Joe D'Appolito and is available as a kit from Madisound. The performance is truly amazing. The tall thin cabinet makes imaging superb, particularly compared to the very large spe... 
Pioneer DV-45A Elite vs Denon DVD 2800 MK II
Go with the Denon. It has the better progressive output with none of the dreaded "chroma bug" that the Pioneer still has. Better build quality as well. 
High Caliber DIY Speakers
The Seas Thor available from Madisound (www.madisound.com)is a great transmission line speaker. Absolutely reference quality. 
How many Maggie owners have special stands?
Recently I have been using Mye sound stands with MG-1.6's with great success. These should be standard equipment for the speakers. They allow precise height and tilt control and a mid-panel brace that prevents "flapping" that sometimes occurs on b... 
What prevents DIY speakers to become the ultimate?
DIY speakers can offer superior performance at a reasonable cost. Subwoofers are a great place to start because nearly all commercial designs use less than optimal enclosure volumes and/or poor quality amplification and crossover. Try the Adire Au...