schubert

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MMGs
Most anyone will take a Postal MO . 
RIP Chris Cornell
I do not know anything about this person and may he rest in peace .A Mayo Clinic doc told me rockers often die young because coke is very hard on your heart.Again, I am in no way talking about Mr. Cornell . 
My Rega RP6, Exact combo may be going back due to hum.
Pioneer  PLX-1000, read the Stereophile reviews on it. they are spot on.Built like a tank and VERY easy to set up ! 
MMGs
There is a Great American Sound Thalia pre on here going for 200 bucks, I had one and would jump on that right NOW .In fact, IF you don’t like it I WILL buy it from you for $175 bucks shipped toMN !!! 
What are some of the downsides of owning a Magneplanar .7 or 1.7i ?
+1 for Gallo Sub with Maggies, fast and great tone . 
MMGs
AVA Pas4i is a great pre, I have one .Problem is the switches in them are well known to crap out and new ones are not to be had .Usual reason they are for sale . 
Thiel Model 2
Made in Canada is a good thing . 
For older guys
Wonderful post, asvjerry, hit several nails right on the head.I once heard Cole Porter say Astaire was the best singer of his songs .Said. "Fred Astaire does what he does better than anyone else does what they do " . 
Your last concert was to see who and when?
Taxes are rough, but could be worse , west of Albany Upstate NY pays taxes on NYC level with rust-belt wages .But as they say taxes are the price of civilization .Proctors is 'da bomb, love that place . 
What are some of the downsides of owning a Magneplanar .7 or 1.7i ?
Lack of Dynamic Range . If you play Classical Music is a problem with rock/pop is not . 
Good Semi-automatic Turntables ?
No . 
Audiophiles are not alone
I want whatever Hillarry Hahn is playing . 
Your last concert was to see who and when?
Glad to see Cohoes Music Hall is still going, lived a few blocks away at one time , Capital District is one of USA's best kept secrets . 
For older guys
Best to know what is funny and what is not . 
Pass Labs
I've seen many classical musicians who have good systems .In Germany its the norm .Also have seen jazz musicians  who did as well, but only known a few .