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Sound Anchors and Magnepan
I have 3.7i's and was thinking of Mye stands but spoke to someone who owned them that said they were a complete waist except for possibly extremely high volumes but even then.... 
Best Amp for Magnepan 1.7?
I used a Parasound Integrated with my 1.7i with a sub and the sound was phenomenal. The Parasound can be found used in the $1500 range and has everything and plenty of current for those Maggie's. 
Trying Magnepans, need advice
I used 1.7i with a sub in a room 11-5 x 15 and the sound was totally amazing. Most listeners seemed to prefer the sound without resistors. The room had plenty of lp storage , curtains and carpeting which tamed the high end. 
Magnepan 3.6qr VS 1.7i
Just be careful of the year if you go with the 3.6 I believe some 2005 and prior  are subject to delaminatiion of the wires due to glue failure. 
Best amp options between $2k-$4 to power Magnepan 1.7?
I used a Parasound HINT simply magical with 1.7s. 
D-Sonic and Magnepan?
Try a Parasound integrated they are magic with smaller Maggies and have a good phono pre built in. 
If you could only keep 5 record albums, what would they be?
Beatles. WhiteAllman Brothers. Live at the FilmoreThe Who. TommyRolling Stones. Hot RocksCream. Best of 
Stones mono box set thoughts on audio quality
I got the mono cd box on eBay at a great price, while it sounds good I prefer the sacd Stones. 
Is it time to just quit?
Buying stuff becomes a problem for lots of us, instead of enjoying our gear we are already thinking what to change and buy next. We do need to take a break sit and enjoy what we have.Posting on the other hand is free and fun, we can educate and be... 
... POORLY RECORDED SONGS THAT ...
Got out my Fresh Cream lp for a listen on my system Bakers drums and cymbals are as good or better than any other rock lp from 67. Lets not forget too that this was probably a first for recording power rock.Maybe the problem is in the system you a... 
A Very Strange Cover Song
Money was actually a song from Talma ( Motown) written by Berry Gordy and Janie Bradford recorded by Barrett Strong that the Beatles, Kingsmen and many othet covered. 
What is the first album you purchased, and do you still have it?
Meet the Beatles, what a way to start. I still have it and play it still brings out the goosebumps. 
Drink of choice for serious listening?
A nice cappuccino from my  Lapavoni espresso machine made with my home roasted coffee. 
Does anyone care to ask an amplifier designer a technical question? My door is open.
What is the difference between high current and high watt per channel amps. Some amps seem to advertise high watt output but don't have much current it gets confusing. 
Power Conditioner for Amp
Agree with Inna read some of Nelson Pass papers and save your money.