zarrdoss

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Most recent speaker you audited in room and returned? Why did you return it?
Magnepan 1.7i, No matter what I did the mid-range sounded muffled and thin.   
Martin Logan vs. Everything
  I put off trying Martin Logans for most of my life thinking they were not a real speaker, or a gimmick, I could not have been more wrong. Now I have a pair of Theos in my main HT and they sound amazing. I have not noticed the negatives many have... 
LIST ALL YHE SPEAKERS YOU HAVE OWNED THEN TILL NOW!
That would be over 200 pairs, seriously.   Currently Audio Physic Avanti III, Martin Logan Theos, Parts express Solstice kit, Zaph audio SR-71 kit. Noteworthy mentions just off the top of my head.  Polk SDA SRS 2.3TL, 2.3, 2. Infinity Quantum ... 
Speakers 10 years old or older that can compete with todays best,
My Audio Physic Avanti III speakers are the best I have owned.  They were Michael Fremer's reference speaker for a while.   
Integrated for Martin Logan Electrostatics
My suggestion would be stick with Bryston. I am powering my Theos with a 4B3 and they work very well together.  I also powered them with a 3BSST2 and that sounded great as well, good luck.   
What happened to all the highend stereo shops
Sadly most of them are going away. This younger generation only cares if they can hear it, on their phone, Bluetooth speaker. They really don't want to experience it. Luckily for me there is a good shop that does new and used equipment and will le...