russ69

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Cost of state of the art?
If it's past your budget, don't buy it.  
KEF LS50W 2 - 110v vs 220v
Get the non-powered LS50s. 
Vintage SS Versus Modern
Most audio amps from the 70s are harsh and etched sounding. I can't recommend any of them but I understand their charm. Some people even prefer that presentation. If you want a smoother presentation most new integrated amps will be much better alt... 
Musical Fidelity A1 I
"...Thanks Russ. The M2si is $1000 new vs M3si at $1500. Same watt amp minus the phono and dac. What advantage is there with the M3si? Would the dac better than the Oppo Sabre dac? Much appreciated! BTW what Triangle speakers do you have?..."The M... 
When Everything Comes Together
When it works, it's great. When it doesn't I move on to doing other stuff.  
Musical Fidelity A1 I
I have run my M3si with Triangles using Kimber PBJ and AQ Type 4 wires. I can recommend that. I also own the Onkyo integrated at 100wpc. The M3si is a much better amp. The Triangles have an extended top end and will sound best with quality recordi... 
Looking for some help with my TT journey.. Records are looping..
I would inspect the stylus first. What is your tracking force? 
Looking for a cable maker
Magicmarksy on ebay for all things Infinity. He'll take phone calls if you find his phone number.    
Musical Fidelity A1 I
A new M3si will drive the Triangles. Within your budget for a brand new unit.  
Ribbon question
The element is very thin and can fracture if driven hard. Keeping the volume reasonable helps. 
Nicks or McVie.....
Both good but McVie is the best Fleetwood Mac.  
I really could use some help here.....
You are GTG, your hookup is fine and you are using the lowpass crossover in the sub to eliminate low frequency going to the mains. You got it figured out and you say it sounds good. Job done. 
B & W DM 7 MK2
"...I realize the speakers are over 20 years but appear to be in good condition. I like to listen to 80's music..."You need 40 year old speakers to listen to 80s music. 20 year old speakers will miss the entire New Wave sound..... 
Need definitions of: Dark; Warm; and Bright
Mapman summed it up nicely.  
Questions never stop ever, it seems.
From what I see on the Sunfire website, your sub only has RCA input capability. So you run from your pre-amp to sub OR you run from your pre-amp to sub and back out of the sub to your main amp. The first way does not use the crossover in the sub, ...