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Can someone please explain
when someone makes these statements about gear it has obvious tonal issues that stand out and that is why these adjectives are used neutral is when it sounds right to your ears on your speakers in your room when you find a neutral amp in your setu... 
The two most common mistakes are bass and treble
The biggest mistake is buying a low impedance non efficient model that taxes an amplifier to the point that the sound suffers badly and the speakers o modern times all seem to have drive difficulty problems that you need a superamp to overcome. 
Have I got the wrong amp? or the wrong speakers?
A vintage amplifier was made when speakers had a different tonal balance than the new ones i would use the treble control to tame the highs to your liking or if it does not have one the high filter might work but i can say that modern speakers are... 
Quality of construction on some speakers- namely Harbeth
It is related to speaker care and maintenance not a quality of construction issue. 
Sellers: When do you drop your price?
I would take your time and see first how things go at least a month anyway 
Schiit Urd CD Transport vs Marantz CD6007 Player
I would not be able to say other than schiit gear is designed by the guy from theta and they were one of the true originators in good sounding digital gear. I am sure it will perform and sound better than marantz because of this fact. 
My best retort to those that think we listen to our stereos more than the music
They do and a good piece of music recorded well is like finding that special woman as well as the special system to play it on that rush you get is very similar. 
Rogers LS/35A Classic Mini Monitors Reviewed ! WOW
The best british monitor is the spendor s100 from 1989 to 1992 wait till you hear the 13.5 inch three way in the 1oo liter cabinet tuned to 24 hertz that is the only full range british monitor ever made and it is amazing. 
Low gain dac!
Another option would be to try a passive preamplifier because 4.3volts is more than enough gain to drive almost any amplifier into clipping and it will more than likely sound better than your current preamplifier. 
Run length
It will not hurt anything if it is powered but if it is a passive sub you will need much heavier wire for a 44 foot run. 
stereo review magazine
They were a magazine that catered to the mass market hi fi of the day and your basic components but the issue was that everything was good and sounded the same as long as it measured well because julian hirsch was sued by bose and lost so he was n... 
Is a Ortofon Black a step down from a Pickering XSV 3000
I can say that a good cartridge is a good cartridge i would suggest finding a good dealer that you can try different cartridges with and see what you do and dont like it will take some time and effort but the reward will be much greater than wonde... 
What phono preamp are you using?
I am using a rogue magnum stealth and an original rega ios and both are dead quiet even on an ultra low output mc cartridge so i can say that they are very good options. Also the parasound jc3+ would be a good choice and will grow with your table ... 
Which amplifier should i buy
I can say that a magico is a hard load to drive and an acoustic suspension speaker so a tube amp is not a good option unless it has 2 ohm taps and high power and current which means large mono blocks like the vtl mentioned i would opt for a vintag... 
Klipsch Cornwall IV
If you are looking for the true klipsch sound you have to buy one made prior to 1981 otherwise you are buying an asian drivered klipsch not an american drivered klipsch and there is a major difference.