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How to transport used MBL 101 speakers w/o crate?
If it were I, I would contact MBL and see what they say. 
Disappointed w/ Klipsch Heresy III. Now what?
I speak from experience when I say if you do not like the sound of your speakers, no amount of break in, changing cables or components are going to help.  8 years ago, I bought a very highly regarded pair of expensive speakers.  They sounded God a... 
Conrad Johnson MF2550, What To Expect?
I have about 220 hours on the amp and 300 hours on the speakers.  I am continually amazed every time I fire up the system. 
Newest Aqusition, McIntosh MA6600 Integrated
@ejr1953 Thanks very much!  I really love this integrated.  The quality is unbelievable.  Just the feeling of the knobs and switches, so elegant and precise.  I asked Mike at Audio Classics to keep his eye out for a nice McIntosh SACD player that ... 
Are the folks at Vandersteen ok?
The few times I spoke with Richard, he was not jovial and actually sounded annoyed with my questions. 
The Music Room
Purchased a Conrad-Johnson MF2550 from them.  It was in much better condition than what TMR graded it at.  It looked brand new to me!  I placed the order and they shipped same day.  I also purchased a Marantz SA8005 from them.  Two flawless transa... 
Conrad Johnson MF2550, What To Expect?
I  have been   listening to the main system for a couple hours every day.  Getting that  Conrad Johnson amp worked out well as it makes the Triton References sound less hi fi ish and more like real music.I just picked up a  used McIntosh MA6600 20... 
Man this is frustrating
I see the VPI branded cables on here for cheap and Discovery Wire makes them  It is the same wire your tonearm is wired with.  I bought 2 pair here at different times for 100 for one pair and 150 for the other pair in 1 meter length.   
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.