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Magico S5 Speaker - owners - heard them!
Congratulations!  I am sure you will be very happy with them, they are top rated.  I wouldn't think of changing anything in the system until you have had the speakers in your system for a few weeks.  Only then will you be able to decide what needs... 
High Pass (Brick Wall/Rumble) Filter Suggestions
I use the KAB rumble filter with my VPI Prime.  It works as it should and does not decrease the bass or dynamic range. 
Schiit Ragnarok Problems (Low QA)
I would call them and see what they say first. A loose knob is one thing, but a staticy volume control is another 
Conrad Johnson MF2550, What To Expect?
Finally.....Today I listened for 4 hours. I let the system warm up for about a half hour, then sat down to enjoy. The equipment I played today was the CJ MF2550 amp, Rogue RP-5 tube pre, Esoteric X-3 SACD Player and the GE Triton Reference speaker... 
Schiit Ragnarok Problems (Low QA)
There is probably an allen screw on the volume control knob to tighten it to the shaft.  Probably just worked loose in shipping. 
Feedback issue
Since he already gave you negative feedback, I wouldn't kiss up to him.  He can't change it now.  He should have contacted you first before giving you bad feedback. 
$100,000 line stage
I am sure he got it with the industry accomidation discount which usually is between 40-50% off retail price.  Still he paid 50-60K for it. Personally, I would rather have the car he mentioned. 
Forgive my ignorance. Now to start over. . . .
As far as I know, there aren't any Gold Note dealers in the USA.  I bought a Gold Note Vasari Gold cartridge from the Canadian Distributor.  They were very friendly, took my CC info over the phone and shipped via UPS the same day. 
Advice Needed...16 Year Old Bryston 7B-ST's or Emotiva XPA-'s (gen2)?
IMHO the sound of the Bryston is much more refined than the Emotiva.  If I bought the Bryston, I would definitely think about having them recapped. 
Comparing Classe' Audio's DR9 with Krell's ksa300s
I owned a DR9 at one time so I know what you are saying.  The Krell amps I have listened to have sounded forward and a bit bright, the exact opposite of the Classe'.  I don't have particular experience with the Krell amp you asked about, but I nev... 
Not Enough Options for Auditioning Speakers
Rocky Mountain Audio Fest is coming early in October.  If it were I, I would attend the show and listen to everything I am interested in in one place.  I plan on attending for the first time as I am looking for a better integrated than the Parasou... 
Good Bass Recordings on CD for Subwoofer Testing
Breathe from Dark Side Of The Moon  by Pink Floyd 
Removed my Audible Illusions Mod 3 from rack after 16 years and feet have turned to goo
Try Goo Gone. 
Integrated for B&W CM6 Towers
When I auditioned my GE Triton 1 speakers, the dealer was playing it through one of Anthems large integrated amps (not sure which one) and the sound was shrill and flat sounding.  I took a leap of faith and bought them anyways and they sound excel... 
Looking for Better Jitter Reduction in a DAC
The Wyred4Sound dac2 has the I2S and will work well with the PWT.