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Using the Magnepan 1.7i with two REL S/812 Subs
I used them with a pair of Gallo subs. They were great.  
Proof of improvements in audio system sound quality....
maghister is the disciple of millercarbon.. Thanks for the info. I know to ignore him now.  
Why so many ads
Yep the site is getting to be a PITA, between the ads and the constant check for connection security.  
How long do speakers last?
winnardt 158 posts 02-16-2023 at 12:41pm  One of the safest bets in old speakers are Magnepans. No voice coils to burn out, no surrounds to dry up and disintegrate, no fancy cabinetry to get banged up. There is really very little to damage or ... 
DUAL turntable part
try fixmydual.com  
How long do speakers last?
@allenf1963 I had those years ago. There were great speakers for the time. They killed Advent and ARs and the like, Just don't let them sit for long periods of time. The mid drivers tend to freeze up.  
Do You Play Or Save Your Best Cartridges
I still play a vintage cart (that's better than most reasonably priced stuff today). If it fails, it fails...eventually it will. In the meantime I will enjoy it. A different one in my main system. And I have several others whose whereabouts I don... 
New Synergistic Master Fuse
I have  hifi tuning only because that's what came with the speakers. I put in fuses from home depot. Absolutely no difference. None. Zero. Zilch. I'm just happy I didn't waste money.  
How long do speakers last?
Until I get tired of them.  
Advice on Speaker Wiring - Larger Advent w. McIntosh MA6500 Amplifier / Speaker Settings
@paulinastoria Speaker wire is speaker wire. It hasn't changed. If it sounds good, leave it alone. Like I said, you will likely not hear a difference. If it makes you feel better, run 12 ga.  Don't fall for the audiophile cable mumbo jumbo.   
I Was Stunned
I can't imagine having that in my house. Maybe for a garage system....  
Power conditioner wire gauge? Serious issue
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Looking For 18awg Audiophile Power Cable Options
acar83 OP 4 posts 02-12-2023 at 08:18am  Erm...I thought this was an audiophile forum for people who understand the answer to that question, lol... Did I put this post in the wrong place or something? Big talk for an "audiophile" wanting 18 ... 
Maggie owners -- Mye or Magna Riser stands
Haha....once you go Maggie....   I did have Magnarisers back when I had a pair of 12s...being smaller panels, raising did help them. I would doubt it would matter on larger panels.  
Advice on Speaker Wiring - Larger Advent w. McIntosh MA6500 Amplifier / Speaker Settings
I don't recall Advents having adjustments, but I guess my memory is faulty. Most likely a setting for tweeter level.